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Dr Olga Kozlova

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Investment Lead Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Unit at UK Civil Service
📍 Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Olga Kozlova is a Director of Innovation at the University of Oxford and is on secondment as an Investment Lead for the UK government’s Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. With a PhD in Cell Biology, she excels at translating university research into commercial ventures. People who have worked with her describe her as knowledgeable with immense experience.

She is passionate about creating sustainable, profitable technology companies to solve global societal challenges. Olga began her career by founding a biotech company after completing her PhD, which she describes as her best learning opportunity, sparking her interest in applied research over lab-based science.

Unique fact: Olga founded Converge, Scotlands national entrepreneurship program, which has supported over 500 entrepreneurs and helped create over 300 companies.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Investment Lead Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Unit
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Tech Commercialisation
Her entire career, from founding a biotech startup to her current university roles, is focused on turning academic research into viable, impactful businesses.
Innovation Ecosystems
She leads strategic innovation projects, including work within the Glasgow City Innovation District and the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, to foster regional economic growth.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Investment Lead Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Unit
UK Civil Service
11-2023
Non Executive Director and Chair of the Scientific Excellence and Research Impact Committee
The James Hutton Institute
4-2023
Director of Innovation and Engagement
University of Oxford
10-2018 - 4-2023
Director of Innovation and Industry Engagement
University of Strathclyde
1-2013 - 9-2018
Founder and CEO
Converge Challenge
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Education
1-2022 - 7-2022
Non-Executive Director Programme
The University of Edinburgh
3-2021 - 5-2021
Executive Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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