Douglas Hutchings is the co-Founder of Delta Solar and serves as the Director of the Arkansas Research Alliance Academy. A materials scientist and serial entrepreneur, he has helped move technologies from university research to international manufacturing. His work focuses on connecting innovators, investors, and industry partners to accelerate technology-driven growth.
Douglas Hutchings
Area(s) of Expertise
Energy, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Research Commercialization, Entrepreneurship
Description of Area(s) of Expertise
Technology commercialization, startup formation, strategic partnerships, research translation, renewable energy systems, and innovation-based economic development
Consulting Preference
Helping innovators take technologies from the academic lab to commercial production, developing practical business models for research-based startups, and navigating funding and partnership opportunities.
Certifications
Ph.D. in Microelectronics–Photonics, University of Arkansas; NSF I-Corps Mentor & Entrepreneurial Lead