About InnoStars
Our mission is to bridge Europe’s innovation gap by turning regional potential into sustainable impact.
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InnoStars is an independent non-profit association focused on strengthening innovation capacity in moderate and emerging innovation regions. Its mission is to develop regional innovation ecosystems, foster entrepreneurship and collaboration, and help bridge Europe’s innovation gap.
A New Chapter, Built on Proven Foundations
Over the past decade, InnoStars has grown into a trusted ecosystem builder within the EIT Health framework, supporting regions across Central, Eastern and Southern Europe with strong expertise in project delivery, consortium building and innovation management.
Our mission is to bridge Europe’s innovation gap by turning regional potential into sustainable impact.
Turning Regional Potential into Funded and Market-Ready Impact
We work with regions and innovators to turn local strengths into funded projects and market-ready ventures. Through EU-funded projects, consortium building and matchmaking, we deliver hands-on value to our members.
From Healthcare Expertise to Broader Innovation Challenges
Our operational experience is rooted in healthcare innovation, spanning ecosystem development, education, acceleration and market access. This foundation allows us to apply proven ecosystem-building models across sectors as we expand beyond healthcare in response to member needs and emerging regional opportunities.
A Member-Driven Ecosystem for Long-Term Impact
We operate as a member-driven association, shaped by the priorities and engagement of our partners. Membership contributions support ecosystem development, community building and shared infrastructure, enabling us to attract funding, deliver projects and strengthen long-term innovation capacity together.
Meet the Leaders Driving the Next Phase
Behind InnoStars stands an experienced leadership team responsible for regional engagement, ecosystem coordination and long-term development.
If you want to co-create projects or strengthen your regional innovation ecosystem, we invite you to connect and start the conversation.
Chiara Maiorino
Ecosystem Lead for Italy
Marta Passadouro
Ecosystem Lead for Portugal
Joanna Broy
Ecosystem Lead for Poland
Meet the Leaders Driving the Next Phase
Behind InnoStars stands an experienced leadership team responsible for regional engagement, ecosystem coordination and long-term development.
If you want to co-create projects or strengthen your regional innovation ecosystem, we invite you to connect and start the conversation.
Chiara Maiorino
Ecosystem Lead for Italy
Marta Passadouro
Ecosystem Lead for Portugal
Joanna Broy
Ecosystem Lead for Poland