Sergio Ibáñez is a professional with over 10 years of experience in applied R&D, covering project management, business development, and institutional representation. He currently serves as Market Director at Leitat, where he leads the organization’s international expansion beyond the EU, fostering new business models in innovation consultancy, development cooperation, and international B2B and industrial relations. He also acts as Regional Focal Point for Europe at WAITRO, the global network of industrial and technological research organizations. With a strong background in European programmes such as H2020 and extensive knowledge of both European and Latin American innovation ecosystems, Mr. Ibáñez is actively involved in EU development cooperation mechanisms.