Winn Faria

I work as part of the Digital team at Innovate UK Business Connect, using my background in science, technology and artificial intelligence to help Blockchain and FinTech organisations connect to relevant sectors of the industry and academia to grow their project.

I help organisations access funding opportunities to accelerate ideas into real-world solutions, in areas such as Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology, Fintech, Financial Services, Banking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data, Legaltech, Insurtech and Accountancy tech.

I also lead on the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Next Generation Services Programme, which aims to help innovative AI businesses develop solutions for the Accountancy, Insurance and Legal services sectors. As part of the programme, I run AI for Services, a UK-wide network bringing together Data and AI businesses and academics with professionals working in the high value service sectors, and produced the AI For Services 2022 report.

Prior to joining Innovate UK Business Connect, I worked at a number of professional services firms and technology companies, helping them deliver innovative digital and blockchain solutions globally for their clients.