Chiara Facciotto

Chiara Facciotto currently serves as the Innovation Ecosystem Lead at the University of Helsinki's Meilahti Medical Campus, focusing on fostering an innovation culture and facilitating connections among researchers, investors, and startups. Chiara is also a Scout for Positron Ventures and Co-Founder and Partner at ClariSci, a science communication consulting firm that specializes in training and content creation in SciComm. As Coordinator of Innovation and Education Activities at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), Chiara coordinates various innovation events and funding calls, while also overseeing educational initiatives for students and researchers. Chiara has a rich history in science communication, having co-founded The Science Basement and served as a coach and organizer for TEDx events. Academic credentials include a PhD in Bioinformatics and Cancer Research from the University of Helsinki and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Information Technology Engineering from Aalto University and Politecnico di Torino, respectively.