Milena Stoycheva

Milena Stoycheva is a highly experienced professional currently serving as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Board of Innovation at the Ministry of Innovation and Growth in Bulgaria, and as a Minister of Innovation and Growth since June 2023. Milena is also involved in various roles such as Podcast Host for the HER FUND Project, Board Member and CEO of Junior Achievement Bulgaria, Venture Network Builder at JA Europe, and Interim Action Programme Director at EIT Culture & Creativity. Furthermore, Milena is a Board Member of European Female Founders, a Partnerships and Ecosystem Advisor at Kelvin Health, and a co-founder of The Edge - Research & Business Development. With an academic background that includes a PhD candidacy in Technology Entrepreneurship and multiple leadership certificates from prestigious institutions, Milena combines extensive practical experience with academic knowledge in business development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.