Maria Basilisco

As Community Coordinator for the Inclusive Innovation team at Innovate UK Business Connect, I support the delivery of community engagement programmes and competitions that strengthen participation, inclusion and collaboration across the UK’s innovation ecosystem. These include the Women in Innovation and Young Innovator programmes, as well as the Reasonable Adjustments Service and No Limits platform for finding opportunities and business support.

My background spans community-led sustainability and innovation projects, including the delivery of circular economy initiatives and environmental programmes, building a stronger sustainable fashion network in London and supporting early-stage startups to streamline their marketing and operational processes.

I’m committed to supporting underrepresented innovators and communities, to ensure that diverse ideas inform the development of meaningful social and environmental solutions.