Passionate about turning complex challenges into tangible solutions, I've spent over a decade driving innovation across Europe. As an Associate Partner at CIVITTA, I lead a multicultural team of experts, managing a diverse portfolio of 40+ projects in science, innovation, and various industries.My sweet spot? Securing public funding for groundbreaking R&D initiatives. I've helped clients secure over €20M in funding and boosted CIVITTA's international project revenue by €3.5M+. One of my proudest achievements was leading a health tech accelerator that drove €15M+ in revenue growth for the accelerator portfolio companies.I'm all about fostering entrepreneurial spirit - whether it's facilitating 120+ new business relationships through Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs or developing strategies for innovation ecosystems. My expertise spans public funding acquisition (think Horizon Europe, INTERREG), innovation management, and strategic consulting.Practical value I bring to the table: Through years of experience, I've honed a keen ability to align organisational strategies with international funding opportunities. My approach combines strategic business development insights with precisely identifying relevant funding sources. This expertise has consistently resulted in successful grant applications for my clients, leading to high satisfaction rates and repeat business. I pride myself on delivering tailored solutions that secure funding and drive long-term organisational growth.Fluent in Latvian and English, with a strong background in EU affairs, I thrive in agile environments where I can leverage my project portfolio management, team development, and cross-cultural communication skills. I'm open to remote collaboration and executive roles worldwide, bringing my expertise to organisations ready to scale their innovation and funding success globally.Whether you're seeking a board member, managing partner, business innovation leader, or grant strategist who can transform your funding approach, let's connect and explore how we can drive unprecedented growth and innovation in your organisation, no matter where you are in the world.