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.
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Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park)
Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Free Zone (SRTI Park) was established in 2016 by the royal decree of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was mandated to develop and manage an innovation ecosystem that promotes Research and Development (R&D) and supports enterprise activities, utilizing the triple helix collaboration of industry, government, and academia. With Sharjah’s University City as a backbone for collaboration and research, we thrive to build an ecosystem that aims to generate innovation , nurture talents and foster an engaging community of like-minded people from over 150 leading academic institutions, companies and start-ups who connect, work and thrive in the SRTI Park.