Kate Taylor

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About Kate Taylor

As Director, Industry Engagement- Health and Social Impact at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), I lead a high performing team that builds strategic partnerships across research, industry, government and not-for-profit sectors. Our work focuses on securing funding, structuring collaborations, and progressing innovations to deliver value for industry, community, and the economy.With 15+ years’ experience across technology transfer, business development, and entrepreneurship, I’ve worked across a broad range of sectors and technologies. I am known for navigating complexity and communicating effectively with diverse groups. My work often sits where multiple interests, accountabilities, and risks intersect, requiring clarity, sound judgement, and trust to progress ideas from early‑stage research through to implementation and impact.In parallel, I serve as Chair of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) and Chair of Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA), where I provide board-level leadership and help shape strategy, sector capability, and impact. I also hold QUT-affiliated board roles. I have a Bachelor of Biotechnology (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland, am a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and am a Registered Technology Transfer Professional. I’m driven by ensuring great research delivers practical, real-world impact.