Karim joined DHI in 2021 as Commercial Innovation Lead, contributing to the development and implementation of DHI’s commercialisation strategy and leading the economic development aspects of the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health & Care Innovation.

Karim has a comprehensive career in research and innovation management. In his roles, he was responsible for the management of complex R&I projects including European-funded grants and Innovate UK investments. His expertise lies in maximising the impact of projects and in developing appropriate exploitation strategies.

He has worked at three of Scotland’s universities, an award-winning spinout company and has served on the evaluation panel for the UK’s Knowledge Exchange Concordat. He was also an assessor for EARMA’s Certificate in Research Management and previously served on the board of trustees of two charities.

Among Karim’s credentials are two postgraduate degrees in life sciences and health innovation, and professional qualifications in management and leadership from the ILM and PMI.