Adrian Smith

BSc, FCMA

Edinburgh Pre-incubator Scheme Manager

Adrian's role to establish the Edinburgh Pre-incubator Scheme involves introducing technology entrepreneurs who wish to establish new knowledge based businesses to suitable academic hosts within the University. By supporting the two parties working together within the department, the entrepreneur can take the necessary time to prepare their business for the market and improve their technology.

Adrian joined ERI in September 2003 after several years developing new company spin-outs for Heriot-Watt University and other clients. Prior to this, Adrian trained in accountancy with Deloitte's and then had a number of roles as finance director and managing director of both public and privately owned companies.

He graduated from Salford University in 1983 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Science, specialising in Medical Engineering. After a career in the Health Service he retrained in accountancy in 1987 becoming a Fellow of his Institute in 1996.