Associated Partner
Beta Technology
Beta Technology (Beta) is a private limited company (SME) based in the UK. Its mission is to connect people and knowledge to promote innovation. Beta has been supporting EU research projects for over 25 years, providing specialist expertise in communication, dissemination and exploitation. The company has been involved in a number of high-profile health projects and has developed tried and tested methodologies to enable consortia to generate impact from their research through the successful translation of results. Beta is well networked at a European level and is experienced in stakeholder engagement, facilitating dialogue with groups such as policymakers and patient groups.
People
Jayne, WP 6 leader, is a director and co-owner of Beta, with expertise in business development and strategic communications. She has been involved in EU research programmes for over 25 years and is a former National Contact Point. Jayne is experienced in supporting the take up and commercialisation of research results and will be leading on the exploitation activities of Obelisk. Jayne is also passionate about science communication and has delivered training programmes to young researchers and directed the production of a number of high impact videos.
Rebecca has over 24 years of Marketing and Personal Assistant experience, ranging from assisting small startups with brand creation, to managing the full marketing activities for an AIM listed company. Previous work alongside Shell, Linde, Toyota, JCB, Hyundai on projects and communications, website design and development. Engaging with national and international media, government departments, international event planning and numerous European Funded projects for branding, identity, communications and dissemination activities.
Jo is a project management expert with substantial experience in successfully managing publicly funded projects, both as a deliverer and funder. With skills in the design, implementation and management of large scale, multi-stakeholder business support and EU research projects, she will monitor Beta’s project activities and ensure deliverables are completed on time and to budget. Jo will also use her expertise to support the project’s communication, dissemination and exploitation activities.