Lizzie Withington brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial, academic, and corporate experience to her role as Director of Venture Creation at Edinburgh Innovations. 

She has successfully founded and scaled businesses, driven innovation within large organisations, and lectured in universities on entrepreneurship and innovation. 

With a strong track record in helping academic research realise its commercial potential, Lizzie leads the Venture Creation team to support researchers and students in turning ideas into impactful ventures. She is passionate about fostering entrepreneurial thinking across the University and increasing the volume and success of spinouts and start-ups that aim to make a difference in the world.