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WORTH Partnership Project

WORTH Community

WORTH is about creating a relevant community throughout Europe whose members share vision and values around design and innovation

Mentors

Experts supporting the partnerships to successfully implement the selected projects through the acquisition of technical and business knowledge, skills and capacities. If you want to be a mentor, contact us at helpdeskatworthptoject [dot] eu (helpdesk[at]worthptoject[dot]eu).

Niko Klansek

NIKO KLANSEK

Seasoned Investor & Mentor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Sports Enthusiast with a track record in successful startup exits and a passion for fostering global entrepreneurship

SMARANDA IGNAT

SMARANDA IGNAT

Entrepreneur, Business Consultant and Co-founder of Prop Tech

Ubaldo Spina

UBALDO SPINA

Researcher, Industrial Designer and Business Development Manager at CETMA, Research and Technology Organisation

Silvia Zancarli

SILVIA ZANCARLI

Course Leader MAS Fashion Innovation at SUPSI & start-up mentor

Koen Snoeckx

KOEN SNOECKX

Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Innovation Manager

Ana Roncha

ANA RONCHA

Fashion Marketing Strategist, Researcher & Award-winning Author

Cristiana Bogateanu

CRISTIANA BOGATEANU

Tech start-up business mentor and advisor | HealthTech & LifeSciences BizDev Specialist @ Nagarro

Florin Pop

FLORIN POP

Investor, Business Adviser and Mentor at Primainvest Capital Management

David Parrish

DAVID PARRISH

Creative Industries Business Coach, Adviser, and Consultant

Jon Leyssens

JAN LEYSSENS

Designer, Entrepreneur and Activist Working on Circular Economy and Social Innovation

Mo Tomaney

MO TOMANEY

Designer and Director at Wise Birds Network

Paul Celen

PAUL CELEN

CEO at CELEN CONSULTING, Coach, Mentor and Adviser of start- and scale-ups with focus on Go-To-Market Strategies, Sales Methodologies and the Psychology behind sales

Sarah DeCristofaro

SARAH DECRISTOFARO

Design Consultant - New Product Development Unit at CETMA (research and technology organisation)

Tirza Brems

TIRZA BREMS

Buying Strategy Manager and Innovation Expert in the Fashion and Textile Industries

Steering Board members

Experts in charge of carrying out transparent evaluations of the proposals, providing insightful feedback and advice. If you want to be a Steering Board member, contact us at helpdeskatworthptoject [dot] eu (helpdesk[at]worthptoject[dot]eu).    

Robert Meeder

ROBERT MEEDER

Co-Founder of The Institute of Future Creations and Chief Innovation Officer at Selyn Exporters, leading transformative strategies and fostering global innovation

RICARDO O'NASCIMENTO

RICARDO O'NASCIMENTO

Fusionist Designer and Lecturer, exploring wearable technology and interactive installations, co-founder of Shifa Technologies

ALICE MARCATO

ALICE MARCATO

Technical Director, Cluster Manager, and International Projects Coordinator in the footwear, fashion, and design sectors

FRANCISCA ARÁN

FRANCISCA ARÁN

Research and Development Coordinator at the Footwear Technological Centre - INESCOP

MARCELLA ECHEVARRIA

MARCELLA ECHEVARRIA

Lifestyle Specialist, Branding Expert, and Sustainable Luxury Advocate with a global focus on preserving cultures and traditions

ZUZANNA KRALOVA

ZUZANNA KRALOVA

Fashion Designer and Sustainability Innovator, specializing in footwear and accessories

Tirza Brems

TIRZA BREMS

Buying Strategy Manager and Innovation Expert in the Fashion and Textile Industries

Koen Snoeckx

KOEN SNOECKX

Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Innovation Manager

Ubaldo Spina

UBALDO SPINA

Researcher, Industrial Designer and Business Development Manager at CETMA, Research and Technology Organisation

Jan Leyssens

JAN LEYSSENS

Designer, Entrepreneur and Activist Working on Circular Economy and Social Innovation

Fulvia Bacchi

FULVIA BACCHI

General Manager UNIC – Italian Tanneries CEO - LINEAPELLE

Mentor and Steering Board Members: Kolbrun Yr Gunnarsdottir

KOLBRUN GUNNARSDOTTIR

Fashion and Jewellery Designer, Stylist and Creative Director at Kolbrun, Iidem and Vakir

Paulo Gonçalves

PAULO GONÇALVES

Fashion - Textiles, Clothing, Footwear, Leather, Fur, Accessories

Ambassadors

Relevant professionals and institutions around Europe committed to promoting the shared vision and design values of WORTH. Country ambassadors collaborate with WORTH in the promotion of the project, its values, the calls for proposals, etc., among their community. If you want to be an ambassador, contact us at helpdeskatworthptoject [dot] eu (helpdesk[at]worthptoject[dot]eu).

Ceu Filipe

CEU FILIPE - PORTUGAL

Director Of The Innovation Department At Aep, Chair Of The Cultural & Creative Industries Sector Group, And Coordinator Of Aep's Participation In The Horizon 2020 Project, Innovation Journey

INDI+E

INDI+E

Unleashing resilient creativity to drive positive change and foster innovation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

ROTSA - Romanian Tech Startups Association - b&w

ROTSA

Romanian tech startups association

Made in Cluj

MADE IN CLUJ

Online marketplace aggregating Cluj based manufacturers

Ambassador: Hanna-Kaisa Alanen

HANNA-KAISA-ALANEN - FINLAND

PhD Researcher in Strategic & Experience Design, Chairperson of Design from Finland Brand Committee and member of the Association for Finnish Work

Ambassador: Nelly Hayek

NELLY HAYEK - SWEDEN

Business dev., Coordinator of ACTE, Founder Creative Cluster Innovation Hub Väst