Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester
Alex Creswell OBE currently serves as Co-Chair at Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester and holds the position of VP Public Policy and Government Affairs at Graphcore, where the focus is on advancing machine intelligence technologies. In addition, Alex is a Chair in AI and Digital at The University of Manchester, fostering commercial impact from technology innovations. As a strategic adviser on Cyber and AI at Beazley, expertise is applied in the realm of cyber and tech insurance. Prior to these roles, Alex had a distinguished career as a diplomat for the UK government, including serving as Director of the Joint Intelligence Organisation, leading intelligence analysis and briefing the Prime Minister.
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Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester
AI is the world’s fastest growing deep digital tech sector. Its infinite possibilities are set to transform our collective future and right now you can get involved as part of the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester. Launched in 2023, the programme's focus is on connecting the dots across Greater Manchester’s AI ecosystem; commercialising and accelerating AI, deep digital tech, and digital trust technologies; and providing routes into AI careers. We have an ambitious programme of activity including: • Venture Building, Accelerators and Investment Readiness Programmes • Skills and Talent Programmes • Collaborative R&D projects • Development of Greater Manchester’s AI ecosystem