I lead and manage the strategic transfer of scientific and technological innovations from research to industry, driving impactful collaborations that bring breakthrough advancements to market. My responsibilities include:- Strategic Leadership: Spearheading the overall vision and strategic direction for technology transfer activities, aligning with institutional goals to maximize impact and commercialization opportunities.- Partnership Development: Building and managing partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, and government entities to foster innovation and support commercialization pathways for emerging technologies.- Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Overseeing the identification, protection, and management of intellectual property, ensuring optimal licensing agreements and patent strategies that protect institutional assets.- Commercialization and Licensing: Leading efforts to evaluate, market, and license technologies, including negotiation of licensing agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that generate revenue streams and foster sustainable collaborations.- Startup Support and Spin-Offs: Providing guidance and resources to support startups and spin-offs, including mentorship, access to funding, and connections to investors, to accelerate the successful commercialization of new technologies.- Team Leadership and Development: Managing and mentoring a cross-functional team of technology transfer professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.- Compliance and Policy Implementation: Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and institutional policies related to technology transfer, and establishing best practices and policies to streamline operational efficiencies.

Expert in Digital Health and Medtech, specializing in innovation, partnership development, and tech transfer. Approved by the EIT Health Expert Review Committee.

- ITEMAS Platform Coordination: Manage and coordinate activities on the ITEMAS platform, fostering innovation and collaboration across its network. - Partnership and Investor Relations: Identify, establish, and manage strategic collaborations with industry partners, stakeholders, and investors. Organize events such as Investor Days to showcase innovations. - Innovation Support Program Leadership: Lead programs to accelerate innovation projects, providing support and guidance prior to spin-off formation or licensing deals. - Project Oversight and Reporting: Align goals, manage joint projects, track deliverables, and evaluate success using KPIs to ensure continuous improvement.

HealthTech Startup that integrates arts, science and emerging technologies into a unique treatment option for people with ADHD.

- Startup program that supports first-time founders from Europe in launching their healthcare startups.- The structured program approach will guide you through the key phases of product development and go-to-market launch. - Supported by an exclusive partner network, the program gives you access to coaching and mentoring with experts in healthcare, business, tech and innovation.