Natascia Lai has joined HaDEA in September 2022 as Deputy Head of Unit of B3 – “Industry” whose mission is to realise the European Research and Innovation agenda of increased industrial competitiveness, sustainability and resilience for the benefit and prosperity of Europe and its citizens. The Unit is responsible for implementing industry related programme under the Horizon Europe programme Cluster 4- “Digital, Industry and Space” and for ensuring the follow up of legacy projects launched under Horizon 2020 (NMBP dealing with key enabling technologies, such as advanced manufacturing and advanced materials, as well research related to raw materials).

Natascia has joined the European Commission in 2005 and she has extensive experience in contributing to the implementation of different European Research Framework Programmes (FP6, FP7, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe) in the field of Industrial Technologies, Transports and support to SMEs.