Innovation Director IPN - Instituto Pedro Nunes (www.ipn.pt) ESA Space Solutions Portugal Director (https://space.ipn.pt/) Entrepreneur, speaker, mentor, and startup enthusiast. Responsible for supporting technology-based companies installed in IPN’s business incubator and accelerator. Responsible for managing applications and negotiating financing with VC's, focusing its activity on innovation and R&D. Actively participates as speaker, jury and mentor in acceleration programs.