The new hire will replace Diarmuid O'Brien, who has headed Cambridge Enterprise for three years.

The university’s new unit, which includes incubator, startup fund and brain trust, will be led by assistant vice president Joshua Espinosa.

James Chan, who holds a similar position at other funds, has joined the investment firm affiliated with the University of California.

Mark Arnold has been hired as an associate vice president at University of Texas's commercialisation arm Discovery to Impact.

The professor of paediatrics has accepted a part time position as the inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship.

Francis will serve as the associate vice president for innovation and development at UT Health San Antonio.

Rich Lyons, current chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer at UC Berkeley, will become the university’s next chancellor on July 1.

Chris Brandt has been named interim president and CEO of K-State Innovation Partners following Rebecca Robinson's move to Oregon State University.