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I am a senior consultant with over 20 years expertise in innovation projects, supporting SMEs, Large enterprises, Startups and Government organisations. I have a strong expertise in the development and deployment of innovation funnel, from idea generation to go to market phase. I have a deep knowledge of main public grant programmes (both under national and European frameworks) in support of startup venture and innovation projects. I am a practioner, mentor and coach in Lean Startup methodology, providing my expertise to Large companies, SMEs and startups.Public Grants management. I have over 20 years of working experience in fund raising, mainly dealing with EU R&D Programmes (5FP, 6FP, 7FP, eTEN, CIP, JTI, EcoInnovation, H2020, SME programme, FTI), Italian R&D laws (L46/82 Italian Economy Ministry; l.297/99 Research Ministry) and Regional programmes (Regione Emilia Romagna, Regione Lombardia). I have been involved in several European, national and regional R&D projects, providing my expertise for proposals submission, project management and cost accounting, in support of both large companies and SMEs.Innovation consulting. I provide consulting for innovation and technology transfer, working in strict relationships with managers and owners of startups, SMEs, Large enterprises and Government Organisations.I support start up companies in the development and design of business model and business strategy, also providing advisory for fund raising (public funding and VC).Marketing. I have good understanding of main web marketing tools and strategies: SEO, SEM, social marketing, e-commerce.Specialties: Fund raising.Business start up consulting.Sound project management expertise.Public funding management: tendering and bidding.International relationships.Marketing and communication.

Listed skills include Business Planning, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Start Ups, and 28 others.