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John Whelan

John Whelan

ICT Commercialisation Manager, Entrepreneurship Educator, Tech Startup Founder

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Dublin, Ireland
Joined December 2024
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John Whelan is a seasoned technology commercialisation manager at Trinity College Dublin, driving the translation of ICT research into economic and societal impact. He has been instrumental in creating deep tech jobs and supporting the startup ecosystem by overseeing early-stage deep technology ideas and ensuring meaningful benefits from research funding. theorg+1
With a strong background as a founder of three tech startups, including Alatto Technologies Ltd, John brings practical entrepreneurial experience to his roles. He actively fosters entrepreneurship through his leadership at initiatives like Blackstone LaunchPad and LaunchBox, guiding students and early-stage ventures. theorg+2
John is a proponent of open source and open data, having established and managed Trinity's Open Source Programme Office to embed these principles in knowledge transfer and industry engagement. He also designed and secured European funding for significant initiatives like the Connected Health accelerator "Validator" and a Europe-wide Tech Transfer training programme. theglobaldiscussion
Holding a PhD in Physics, John combines a rigorous scientific and technical background with extensive experience as a software developer and business analyst at firms like Davy Stockbrokers and Daiwa Securities. This diverse expertise enables him to effectively evaluate and advance early-stage deep technologies. theglobaldiscussion+1

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Passionate about Limerick Hurling, Munster Rugby, and sailing. theglobaldiscussion