Francisco Melo

Francisco Melo currently serves as a European R&D Advisor at Luxinnovation GIE since October 2021 and previously held the position of Senior Consultant and Project Manager at SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação from January 2014 to September 2021. At SPI, Francisco Melo focused on national and international projects, particularly within the Horizon 2020 framework, emphasizing the development of local and regional strategies for competitiveness, urban regeneration, and environmental sustainability. Earlier roles include International Consultant at Lyncode, Associate Research Fellow at NICPRI, Academic Researcher at Universidade do Minho, and Information Officer at the United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe. Francisco Melo's educational background consists of a Master's degree and a Graduate's degree in International Relations from Universidade do Minho, along with advanced training in Business Administration and Governmental Lobbying.