Senior Consultant at ACCIÓ Italy (Catalonia Trade&Investment) the Catalan Government agency supporting innovation, internationalisation and foreign investment.
Catalonia Trade & Investment is the Catalan Government’s agency dedicated to attracting foreign investment and boosting business competitiveness. It supports innovation, internationalisation, trade, and financing for Catalan companies and startups. The agency organizes trade missions to strategically selected countries with strong business and technology cooperation potential. It also offers one-stop-shop services to international investors and corporations, facilitating foreign direct investment in Barcelona and Catalonia. Headquartered in Barcelona, it operates a global network of 40 offices covering over 100 markets.
At Catalonia Trade & Investment, I support international innovation cooperation, connecting Italian organisations with Catalan companies, research centres, universities and innovation stakeholders, including in the life sciences sector.
Promote R&D and innovation collaborations between companies, technology centres, universities and start-ups.
Identify European funding opportunities, including Horizon Europe, LIFE and EU Missions, and support the creation of international consortia.
Identify Open Innovation Challenges and scout start-ups and technology providers.
Develop strategic partnerships with Italian innovation stakeholders, public institutions and companies.
Support Catalan and Italian organisations in identifying partners and developing innovation cooperation opportunities.
Connect companies and organisations with Catalonia’s innovation ecosystem.