Samantha Harland is an innovation and entrepreneurship leader focused on building programmes, accelerators and ecosystems that help startups and scaleups grow. She works at the intersection of founders, corporates, universities and the public sector to design initiatives that drive collaboration and economic impact. With over a decade of experience across the innovation ecosystem, Samantha has led multi-partner programmes, supported hundreds of founders and developed initiatives that unlock funding, growth and strategic partnerships. Her work centres on creating environments where ambitious businesses can scale and thrive.