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Business Development & Innovation Manager - EIT Manufacturing South
EIT Manufacturing South
Turin, Italy
Connecting industry, academia & startups to scale solutions, boost competitiveness & resilience,driving sustainable innovation in EU manufacturing landscape.
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As Business Development and Innovation Manager at EIT Manufacturing, I work at the intersection of industry, research, and entrepreneurship to drive the transformation of Europe’s manufacturing landscape. My focus is on identifying high-potential technologies, building strategic partnerships, and scaling solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and global competitiveness.I specialize in connecting startups, corporates, and academic institutions to co-create impactful projects—to navigate the twin transition opportunities.
I am actively involved in the activities of the EIT Community RIS Hub Italy, the first national hub of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) dedicated to supporting regional innovation. Based at EIT Manufacturing South in Milan, the hub represents all KICs (Knowledge and Innovation Communities) of the EIT and serves as a single point of contact for Italian companies, startups, and stakeholders. My work focuses on the integration of research, industry, and territory, fostering the spread of innovation across strategic sectors and supporting the development of high-impact social and economic solutions.
By leveraging EU funding and innovation ecosystems, I help bring cutting-edge ideas to market and support the growth of a resilient, future-ready manufacturing sector.
Let’s shape the next generation of manufacturing—together.