Emma Cowan is a Knowledge Transfer Adviser at Innovate UK Business Connect, with more than 22 years’ experience spanning telecommunications, innovation and organisational change. Her career has focused on identifying emerging technologies, supporting innovation and bringing different sectors together to address complex challenges. She has worked across areas including immersive technology and the nuclear sector, helping organisations explore new ideas, build partnerships and apply innovation in practical ways. Emma has a particular interest in emerging technology and the role it can play in shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.