My name is Ian Gee, and as Managing Director of Iconiq, I have the privilege of leading a team whose expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence set us apart in the world of innovation funding. I’ve spent my career working across complex, high-impact environments where collaboration and resilience are essential for real progress. Those experiences shaped the values I hold as a leader and the values that define Iconiq today: Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration and Resilience. They are the principles that guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.
Your Partner in Innovation
At Iconiq, we are more than a consultancy. We are your partner in innovation, dedicated to helping you secure competitive funding and deliver projects that make a genuine difference. Our capability is rooted in the strength of our people. They are experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the UK and European funding landscapes, but just as importantly, they are individuals who care deeply about the quality of their work and the impact it enables. Their discipline, curiosity and authenticity shape the experience our clients have with us, and I couldn’t be prouder of the culture we collectively uphold.
Strategic and Realistic Guidance
Iconiq was founded by people with real industry experience, and that foundation matters. We understand the sectors we serve because we’ve been part of them. That insight enables us to provide strategic and realistic guidance. From the start, we’ve been intentional about maintaining a selective, quality-first approach. We choose to work on projects where we can truly add value, and we build deep, trusting relationships with clients who appreciate the difference that level of attention brings. Put simply, we aim to deliver excellence in all our endeavours.
International Team, Diverse Perspectives
Our team is international, bringing together perspectives from across Europe and beyond. This diversity enriches how we think and how we operate. It enables us to navigate the complexity of different funding environments and cultural contexts with confidence, and it helps us adapt quickly to the needs of clients ranging from micro-SMEs to global corporates, leading universities and high-performing Research Technology Organisations. Wherever they are and whatever they are trying to achieve, we meet them with humility, clarity and a commitment to doing things properly.
Collaboration at Every Step
Every success we achieve is rooted in collaboration. We don’t see ourselves as external advisors looking in; we embed ourselves as partners who share the ambition and responsibility for delivering meaningful outcomes. Whether we’re shaping a funding strategy, building consortia, preparing applications or supporting delivery, we work side-by-side with our clients. That partnership approach, combined with the resilience of our team, enables us to navigate challenges with composure and remain focused on what matters most, creating impact.
Driving Real Change
And our impact matters. The projects we support help businesses scale, create jobs, introduce breakthrough technologies and drive change that shapes industries and communities. Please read some of our case studies for real examples that showcase the impact of our work. That is the real measure of our success. It’s what motivates me every day and what motivates the people I am proud to lead.
Why work with Iconiq, or for Iconiq?
We are a team driven by purpose and grounded in strong values. We bring expertise, but also empathy. We push for excellence, but never at the expense of integrity. We collaborate as equals, not consultants. And we stand resilient in the face of complexity because we believe the outcomes are worth it.
Iconiq exists to enable innovation that moves the world forward. And it is our people who make that possible.
Please get in touch to find out more about how we can work together to unlock innovation.
Author: Ian Gee