Daniel Wainwright is a Research Fellow in Economic Policy in the IIPP Policy Studio, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP).
His current research at IIPP focuses on the opportunities for procurement to support Mission-oriented innovation in a local government. This builds on previous work analysing the implementation of Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Clean Growth Mission, and working with the Clyde Mission on their approach to Vacant and Derelict Land.
Prior to joining IIPP he worked for Dark Matter Labs, partnering with cities across Europe to design portfolios of experiments to accelerate their climate action. He has collaborated with a variety of partners on designing programmes for system change in cities, including Climate KIC, NESTA, Viable Cities and UN-Habitat. He completed the MPA at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose in 2021.