Niamh Donovan
InvestorEcosystem Manager: SV North at Sustainable Ventures
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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About
Niamh Donovan serves as Regional Development Lead for Sustainable Ventures in the North West, where she supports climate tech startups through strategic introductions, funding access, and founder support. She is also Founder and Director of Future Fashion Fair CIC, which develops circular fashion infrastructure in Manchester. Her background includes work in international development, inward investment, and partnerships.
Experience
- Sustainable VenturesRegional Development Lead (North West)current2026 — presentManchester Area, United Kingdom
- Sustainable VenturesEcosystem Manager2024 — 2026Manchester Area, United Kingdom
- North West Business Leadership TeamMember of Rising Starscurrent2024 — present
- Future Fashion Fair CICFounder & Directorcurrent2021 — presentManchester
- MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment AgencyBusiness Development Executive - Advanced Manufacturing and Low Carbon2022 — 2024Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Fego UKFront of House2016 — 2022Gerrards Cross, England, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Sustainable Development
- Certified Carbon Literate — The Carbon Literacy Project
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Niamh Donovan?
- Niamh Donovan serves as Regional Development Lead for Sustainable Ventures in the North West, where she supports climate tech startups through strategic introductions, funding access, and founder support. She is also Founder and Director of Future Fashion Fair CIC, which develops circular fashion infrastructure in Manchester. Her background includes work in international development, inward investment, and partnerships.
- Where does Niamh Donovan work?
- Niamh Donovan is Ecosystem Manager: SV North at Sustainable Ventures.
- Where did Niamh Donovan go to school?
- Niamh Donovan studied at The University of Manchester (Master of Science - MS, International Development: Specialising in sustainability and gender equality); The University of Manchester (BSocSci Politics and International Relations).
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