Erik Raita

Erik Raita has over 18 years of experience in the technology and innovation field. Erik began their career in 2002 as the Managing Director of Oy Optoinspection Ltd. From 2005 to 2018, they held various positions including Partner at IQlink Ky, Key Expert at FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy, Senior Advisor at Polarsol Oy, and Senior Advisor at Physilect Oy. In 2019, they became the Business Development Associate at Geyser Batteries. In 2018, they joined the European Commission Research Executive Agency (REA) as an Innovation Expert. Most recently, in 2020, they were appointed as the COO of HYPERMEMO OY.

Erik Raita obtained their MSc in Physics from Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) between 1988 and 1993. Erik then went on to pursue a PhD in Physics from Joensuun yliopisto between 1993 and 1997.