Ana Paula Faria

Ana Paula Faria is an Associate Professor at the University of Minho, Portugal, specializing in Economics of Innovation, Academic Spinoffs, and Regional Innovation Systems. Her career spans over two decades, including roles at the University of California Berkeley and the European Commission.

Her research focuses on the interplay between University-Industry Collaboration, Regional Development, and Entrepreneurial Strategies. She has contributed to understanding how intermediary organizations and institutional settings influence innovation ecosystems.

Notable trends in her work include analyzing academic spinoff survival, venture capital impact, and firm innovation across regions. Awards include the Best Scientific Paper (2022, 2018-02) and the Professor Jean Monnet distinction from the European Commission (2000-2005).

She has supervised numerous students, including Maria João Fernandes Ferreira, Inês do Carmo Eira da Cruz, and Mariana Fernandes Soares, on topics ranging from Startup Braga analysis to Logistics Technology Adoption. Her peer review activities span journals like Portuguese Economic Journal and Technology in Society.