Breakthrough Victoria
Eva Rodriguez Rodriguez currently serves as the Director of Impact and Space lead at Breakthrough Victoria, where the focus is on sustainable and socially responsible investment aligned with impact investing. Prior experience includes roles such as Associate Director Investment Management at Breakthrough Victoria and positions at organizations like Science & Technology Australia and SmartSat CRC. Eva has contributed significantly to projects in the space sector, including as AquaWatch Mission Capability Demonstrator Advisor at SmartSat CRC and Space Lead at FrontierSI. With a strong educational background in telecommunications, including degrees from Duke University and Stanford University, Eva is committed to supporting innovation, particularly in STEM fields, and has been recognized as a Superstar of STEM.
Breakthrough Victoria
Breakthrough Victoria is an independent investment company in Australia managing the $2 billion Breakthrough Victoria Fund to make Victoria state a global innovation leader. These investments will support projects with strong potential to drive long-term industry growth, including the commercialisation of new innovations and technologies in Victoria. They also drive investment in research and innovation and catalyse new projects in partnership with knowledge institutes and industry stakeholders. We support people and innovations from the first spark of an idea right through to companies with ambitions for large scale growth. We bring together investors, research institutions, governments and companies to commercialise great ideas and innovations that create jobs in emerging industries and deliver prosperity for Victoria over the next decade and beyond. Please email us at contact@breakthroughvictoria.com or visit our website to find out more.