Robin Jackson
Director of the Rural Business School @Duchy College
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WORK HISTORY
Director of the Rural Business School @Duchy College
The Rural Business School is a specialist unit providing research, consulting, and knowledge transfer to the land-based industries. Our team delivers a diverse range of projects, notably including:The Challenge of Rural Leadership, delivered for the Worshipful Company of Farmers, is one of the world\'s most prestigious short courses for rural leaders. Farm Net Zero project, supported by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund, to help the farming community of East Cornwall reach net zero carbon emissions. https://farmcarbontoolkit.org.uk/farm-net-zero/The Agri-tech Cornwall Project, a £11.8m project that ran to December 2021, supporting Cornish businesses research and develop innovations for
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
BSc, Biochemistry
Imperial College London
PhD, Biotechnology
SKILLS
ABOUT ROBIN JACKSON
With nearly 30 years in applied science and technology, I’ve spent the past two decades working on both sides of the innovation equation—leading the creation and commercialisation of new technologies and ventures, while also shaping the ecosystems and frameworks that enable them to thrive.I bring deep technical insight combined with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset—helping transform ideas into scalable, investable businesses. My experience spans startups, corporates, academia, and government, offering a unique perspective on how innovation succeeds in complex, real-world contexts.Core Focus Areas: Sustainable land management Rural leadership and changemaking New venture creation & technology commercialisation Business modelling & investor readiness Intellectual property strategy Lean startup & agile experimentation Innovation ecosystems & policy advisoryI\'m passionate about bridging science, business, and impact—and supporting founders, researchers, and institutions who are working to do the same.
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