Aleksandra Ihnatowicz is an expert at the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR)’s National Contact Point, specializing in supporting innovators in securing EU funds for R&D. She is a member of the EIC Forum, an expert in the European Innovation Council (EIC) area, and Cluster 4: Digital Technologies, Industry, and Space in Horizon Europe. As the coordinator of the Innovative Europe team at NCBR, she brings over 16 years of experience in European Research Programmes, including extensive practical experience in project implementation and management.

Aleksandra Ihnatowicz holds a degree in Computer Science and has pursued further studies and research in Canada and England. Since 2010, she has been a key expert at the National Contact Point in Poland, dedicated to helping innovative deep-tech start-ups secure funding for their growth. Her passion lies in fostering the innovation support ecosystem, driven by the enthusiasm and commitment of the companies she supports.