Spotlight On: Alina Cameron

Welcome back to our Spotlight Series, where we shine a light on the brightest minds in Leeds. For our latest episode, we’re spotlighting Alina Cameron, Innovation Lead for Creative Industries at Innovate UK. Alina’s role is focused on one of their national grant programmes called Creative Catalyst.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
🔹 Alina’s career history: since a young age she’s always been interested in tech, but never saw herself being in a tech-related role.
🔹 Everything about Innovate UK: Including how they support innovation in different sectors through a variety of programmes.
🔹 The aim of Creative Catalyst: Supporting the growth of untapped creators within the creative industry and drawing investment into that sector.
🔹The impact that Leeds Digital Festival has had in her career: Both as an attendee and event host.
🔹How important the levelling-up agenda is in all regions.