Speakers

Dr Siobhán Jordan leads Engage@Teagasc, Teagasc’s office for technology transfer, commercialisation, and industry engagement. With an extensive background in biotechnology, engineering, and genetics, Siobhán brings a practical understanding of how research can deliver benefits for farmers, industry, and society. She has helped shape national and European policy in innovation and is a strong advocate for research with purpose and partnerships that deliver impact.

At Teagasc, she leads a team that supports researchers to build productive collaborations with industry, protect and commercialise intellectual property, and explore entrepreneurship pathways. The work supports the translation of research into real-world solutions for Ireland’s and the global agri-food and bioeconomy sectors.  She also plays a key role in initiatives such as AgNav, a collaboration with Bord Bia and ICBF to support climate-smart farming through integrated data and advisory tools. Prior to joining Teagasc, Siobhán held a number of roles in the UK and was the founding Director of Interface in Scotland, creating new pathways for research-industry collaboration.