Sofia Esteves

Background

About Sofia Esteves

Passionate about Innovation, Project Management, Communication, EU initiatives and International Collaboration. ‍ Experienced in driving innovation through proposal development and managing EU/World Bank/national funded projects, acting in Europe, Brazil and Japan. Focus areas include Startups Acceleration, Investment, Capacity Building, Tourism, Climate Change and Exchange Programmes. I thrive in team environments and I am very comfortable with remote work, leading teams, and taking responsibility for various projects for different clients. Currently at F6S, leading an exceptional team and coordinating exciting EU projects, managing Open Calls and facilitating sponsored opportunities for startup founders, SMEs and innovation ecosystem builders. Programme benefits include FSTP/cascade funding, mentoring, access to tech events and corporate matchmaking services. Collaborated with SPI and EBN on multiple international innovation projects. Participated in business competitions and entrepreneurship programmes in Europe and the US, including the IVLP. Regular traveler with experience living abroad.