Ana Casaca has over 20 years of experience in innovation and technology transfer. She began her career in San Francisco as a researcher under a Fulbright and AICEP scholarship before transitioning into corporate entrepreneurship. Ana focuses on driving growth through technology, startups, and ecosystem development.
She holds a degree in Microbiology from the Portuguese Catholic University and an MBA from Porto Business School, where she is an Invited Professor. She is also an Invited Associate Professor at ISEG. Additionally, she serves as an Expert Evaluator for Portuguese and European R&D programs.