Miguel Pinheiro

Miguel Pinheiro is a Partner and Director of International Business Development at Innovayt A/S, where he specializes in securing R&D funding for companies and universities. He holds a PhD in Marketing and Strategic Management and a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minho (UMinho). Previously, he served as a university professor and communications manager, supervising a master's thesis at UMinho's School of Economics and Management. He has mentored over 20 junior consultants and led a team to a Technovation Girls Portugal semi-final. His expertise bridges business and academic sectors, emphasizing collaborative innovation. Passionate about technology, he is also an engaged father and self-proclaimed 'geek'.