Ian Drummond

Research Consultant

After working as an academic geographer for a number of years, Ian joined the civil service in 1999. After spending two years at the Department for Education, he joined the Small Business Service in 2001. Following the closure of the SBS in 2004, he moved to the DTI and worked in its successor departments until 2019. Throughout this time Ian’s role primarily involved developing the evidence base used to inform entrepreneurship and small business policy development.

Contact Details

Email:i.drummond1@hotmail.com

Biography

After working as an academic geographer for a number of years, Ian joined the civil service in 1999.  After spending two years at the Department for Education, he joined the Small Business Service in 2001. Following the closure of the SBS in 2004, he moved to the DTI and worked in its successor departments until 2019. Throughout this time Ian’s role primarily involved developing the evidence base used to inform entrepreneurship and small business policy development.

Research Report

What works for innovation: supporting R&D and innovation in deep tech chemistry SMEs

ERC Research Report

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ERC RSC

Research Report

Innovation Readiness in UK Foundation Industries

An ERC report for UKRI

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ERC

Research Report

Evaluation of the Cavendish Enterprise ‘Business Boost’ project

ERC Research Report

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ERC, Stephen Roper, Halima Jibril,Ian Drummond, Doug Scott