Alexander Smith leads the development of training and commercial readiness for participating FaBA companies and clusters through the Innovation Pathways Program.
Alex applies a detailed knowledge set of research commercialisation and innovation processes across industries and emerging technologies in medical and biotechnology, energy, immersive and now food sector technologies.
Alex also draws upon a background as a major events producer and entrepreneur to bring practical project management methodologies to new product development; translating innovation and commercialisation concepts and tools fit for food and beverage developers.
Alex holds a Masters of Technology and Innovation Management from The University of Queensland, and a Bachelor of Creative Arts and Diploma in the History and Philosophy of Science from The University of Melbourne.
Prior to joining FaBA, Alex was managing the commercial development of biofuels for aviation at UQ School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences and worked on the development of a medical device for Alzheimer’s treatment at UQ Queensland Brain Institute. Outside of FaBA, Alex is a director at Alternate Universe, a Virtual Reality development company.
Key capabilities
Innovation and technology commercialisation strategy, development and integration
Cross-functional team development and project management
Ideation to MVP of emerging technologies in materials, health, medical, energy, biofuel and immersive technologies
Commercial value assessment and development pathway planning through to product launch
Development, protection and commercialisation of intellectual property