Dinali De Silva

Dinali de Silva RTTP currently serves as the Head of Investment & Licensing in Science & Engineering at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, focusing on licensing intellectual property and securing investment for spinout companies. With previous experience as a Principal Licensing and Ventures Manager at Oxford University Innovation, Dinali specialized in commercializing intellectual property and forming spinouts in the pharma/biotech and AI sectors. Dinali holds several board observer and non-executive director positions in various technology and healthcare ventures, further enriching expertise in investment management and strategic development. Educational credentials include a BSc(Hons) in Chemistry from Durham University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Southampton.