Nicola Bettio

Nicola Bettio is an experienced professional in innovation and research management, currently serving as the Director of the Innovation & Research Ecosystem at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park since February 2024. Previously, Nicola held the position of Executive Director for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the Higher Colleges of Technology, where responsibilities included leading applied research initiatives and supporting startups through various funding and coaching programs. Earlier roles include Managing Director at Naseba Capital, Director of the KAUST Innovation Fund, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at EonTech Ventures, Director of Worldwide Marketing Coordination at Technicolor, and Manager at Arthur D. Little. Nicola holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master of Science in Business Administration and Economics from Università Bocconi.