Regional Innovation Ambassadors
SAge-Hub’s Regional Innovation Ambassadors connect regional ecosystems with Europe’s Smart Ageing innovation network. They represent the four pillars of the quadruple-helix — government, academia, industry and civil society — ensuring that innovation is aligned with policy priorities, research excellence, market needs and citizen expectations.
The Ambassador Network is open and includes candidates proposed by SAge-Hub project partners, as well as external professionals who express interest or are nominated by their organisations and networks.
Government &
Public Authorities
Regional Policy & Governance Ambassadors
By strengthening governance alignment, these Ambassadors enable Smart Ageing solutions to scale sustainably and be embedded in long-term public strategies.
Academia
& Research
Research & Talent Development Ambassadors
These Ambassadors strengthen the research and talent pipeline that underpins sustainable Smart Ageing innovation across Europe.
Industry & SMEs
SME & Investment Pipeline Ambassadord
By strengthening market readiness and investment pathways, these Ambassadors accelerate the commercialisation of Smart Ageing solutions.
Civil Society &
Communities
Community Engagement & Adoption Ambassadors
These Ambassadors ensure that innovation responds to real needs and leads to meaningful adoption by the people it is designed to serve.
Why Become an Ambassador
- Influence Smart Ageing strategies at regional and EU level
- Join a European leadership and innovation network
- Gain high-visibility recognition
- Support SMEs, innovators and talent
- Access EU projects, funding and collaboration opportunities
Interested professionals may express their interest by completing
the SAge-Hub Ambassador Expression of Interest form. Candidates
may apply directly or be proposed by a SAge-Hub project partner
or external organisation.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a follow-up discussion.
Ambassadors

Pablo Jose Duque Melguizo
GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF DEPENDENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CANARY ISLANDS.

Carlos Nunes
Instituto Pedro Nunes

Braulio Quintana Sanchez
Asociación Canaria de Startups EMERGE

Andrei Dorobanțu
Private Consultant - Healthcare

Marisol Rojas
Fundación INTRAS

Niina Holappa
Prizztech Ltd

Ioannis Tsougos
University of Thessaly, Medical School

Petru-Romeo Dobrin
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Vladimir Poroch
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Fotis Tekos
FoodOxys P.C. Spin-off

Ricardo Simões
CCDR-Norte

Georgios Kouvidis
Theratechnica
