The People

Hannah Askew

Hannah Askew

Interim Lead of Digital and Data Commercialisation

I joined Ploughshare in January 2023, and am currently the Interim Lead for Digital and Data Commercialisation – specialising in licensing and spin-outs from Ministry of Defence (MOD) Intellectual Property.

Previously, I worked in the University sector with a focus on deep tech spin-outs, and managed the University of Sheffield’s Engineering portfolio. My background includes a diverse range of technology areas, including biomedical, aerospace and printable electronics, and my roles have varied from being an Engineer, a Senior Scientist and a Project Manager in High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) centres, supporting industry partners to bridge the valley of death. In addition, I am currently a Panel Assessor for the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowships and sit on the External Advisory Board for the NW CyberCom project.

Outside of work, you’ll find me outdoors in the Peak District, and I am also a keen traveller.