AIRTO is delighted to be welcoming cohort of three new Policy Associates who will commence in October 2021. These are early-career member representatives on a pilot basis, who will gain hands-on experience of engaging with policy makers and consulting with government representatives on science and innovation policy. They will play an important role in supporting the development of innovation policy thought-leadership for the Innovation, Research & Technology sector, and developing collaborative activities and initiatives with government stakeholders, and across the AIRTO community. The three new associates are: