Elsa has over 15 years of international experience in corporate innovation strategy and technological innovation. With a background in nanotechnology and advanced materials, she has led open innovation initiatives, intrapreneurship programs, and startup acceleration across Europe. As Innovation Lead Europe for an industrial company seeking diversification, she developed go-to-market strategies and worked closely with venture capital ecosystems. She is the Director of Operations at Science for Change, where she applies her expertise in strategic planning and innovation management to drive organizational growth and operational excellence.