Santiago Donat's Linkedin Analytics

I am an economist with expertise in regional economic and place-based innovation policies, as well as in European funds management. Over the past 15 years, I have occupied diverse roles in both the public and private sector, with a primary focus on designing and managing strategy and public policies in regional development and research and innovation policy. Additionally, I have provided assistance in securing funding for companies and other entities. Throughout my career, I have been extensively engaged in assisting various entities in identifying the 'WHAT'—their objectives and goals—and determining the 'HOW' to transform these aspirations into reality. This involvement has provided me with extensive experience across diverse areas, including public and business management, activation of local and regional ecosystems as well as institutional relations. Throughout my career, I've: -Designed and implemented place-based innovation policies in the public sector, focusing on research, innovation, and digital transformation for companies and SMEs. -Managed European Union financing programs and provided support for accessing EU funds. -Created and managed strategies for innovation ecosystems and clusters. -Monitored and implemented EU policies. -Designed public purchases of innovation (PPI). -Managed Technical Assistance and Project Management Offices. -Conducted monitoring and evaluation of public policies. -Engaged in public and institutional relations. -Coordinated participatory processes for designing public policies and collaborative innovation projects.