Lidia AGUILERA
Director of Innovation
CaixaResearch Institute
Dr. Aguilera, a Knowledge Transfer professional with a PhD in nanotechnology, boasts over 20 years of international experience in both private and public research. She has built her scientific career at prestigious research centers and is an expert evaluator of R&D projects for the European Commission. Currently the Director of Innovation at CaixaResearch Institute, Dr. Aguilera previously led knowledge transfer and business development at various universities and managed a technology transfer consulting firm. She has negotiated and won projects with multinational companies, SMEs, and public agencies, and managed a highly qualified team. Her diverse project involvement spans biotechnology, human sciences, medical devices, functional foods, new materials, and more, including innovation strategies, license agreements, technology identification, and IP portfolio analysis.