Fiona E. Murray

Fiona E. Murray is the Associate Dean of Innovation at MIT Sloan School of Management and the William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship. She serves as Faculty Director of MIT’s Office of Innovation and the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. Her roles include leadership in the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, focusing on global innovation ecosystems. Educated at the University of Oxford (BA/MA in Chemistry) and Harvard University (AM/PhD in Applied Sciences), her career bridges academia and policy.

Her research explores the transformation of scientific investment into deep-tech ventures, addressing dual-use technologies, inclusive innovation, and gender equity in entrepreneurship. She has pioneered frameworks for evaluating innovation ecosystems and mitigating bias in funding. Notable awards include the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) and Dame Commander honors, recognizing her contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Key roles: NATO Innovation Fund Vice Chair, European Innovation Council member, and advisory roles to UK and European governments.
• Educational contributions: Courses on corporate innovation, executive education programs, and a joint MIT School of Engineering course training scientists as Chief Technology Officers.

Murray advocates for inclusive innovation ecosystems, emphasizing diversity in addressing global challenges like climate change, health, and defense. Her work spans publications in Nature, Science, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, alongside policy briefs and case studies.