Natalie Mera-Pirttijarvi
Senior Commercial Development Manager (Science & Engineering)
Natalie is Senior Commercial Development Manager for Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, where she oversees chemistry, materials and translational funding activity.
After completing her master’s degree in Chemistry at The University of Manchester, Natalie joined University spinout Nanoco Technologies Ltd as one of its earliest employees. Working in research and development, she led teams across a range of projects involving quantum dots and collaborated with multinational companies focused on technology commercialisation.
Since joining the Innovation Factory in 2016, Natalie has brought together her expertise in chemistry and commercialisation to support the development of innovative science and engineering opportunities.
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