Innovation Initiatives

The James Hutton Institute is committed to supporting innovative science both from Institute researchers and external companies through our campus partners programme.

The James Hutton Institute offers a collaborative environment. From dedicated funding programs and access to advanced facilities, to expert mentorship and strategic partnerships, our initiatives are tailored to accelerate impact. We connect researchers with industry leaders, investors, and commercialisation experts, ensuring that their ideas gain the visibility and support needed for successful development and deployment.

We have a number of specific past and ongoing innovation initiatives, some of which are described in the case studies page here.

If you are looking for a partner to work with you on your innovative ideas or are interested in any of the initiatives mentioned on this page, please get in touch.


James Hutton Institute where innovation is nurtured to create impact.

Graeme Rogers, Innovation Manager
cherryberry past project, innovation initiatives
CherryBerry project
Nanocell past project, innovation initiatives
Nanocell PPE – Novel nanocellulosic composites as antivirals and antimicrobials for new PPE materials

Contact for more information

Dr Graeme Rogers

Innovation Manager
Based in Dundee
E: graeme.rogers@huttonltd.com
Dr Rogers is a scientific entrepreneur with strong commercialisation experience having setup multiple companies across the services and healthcare sectors. Past positions include:
  • Business development and CBO consultant providing business, technical and financial strategic advice to senior management of biotechnology companies
  • CSO of an oncology therapeutic company leading the company through multiple investment rounds and development of a preclinical asset
  • Managing partner of a swim services and swim merchandise company operating franchises across multiple territories
  • Project lead that ran the oncology research division of a university start-up company
Dr Rogers will support the commercialisation of technologies from JHI as the innovation manager.  
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