Rita Pedro

Coordinator of Department of Cooperation and International Relations at CEC/CCIC, Project Manager and EEN Advisor at national and community level, providing specialized and personalized support to increase the competitiveness of SMEs and other entities, namely through advice on strategy, marketing, support for innovation and internationalization, providing information on regulations, business opportunities and networking for entities wishing to expand into international markets, facilitating networking between companies, research institutions, investors and other relevant organizations, helping companies to find commercial and technological partners, support in identifying partners for innovation, research and development and support in accessing funding programmes for innovative projects. Also responsible for developing applications, budget control, reporting and management of national and community projects, organization and promoting events, seminars and workshops, social media management and sites back office management of financed projects. Experience in supporting the internationalization of SMEs and supporting the creation of new companies and fostering entrepreneurship.