Sofia Silva da Costa

Sofia Silva da Costa is an experienced professional in funding and innovation, holding a Master's degree in International Economics and European Studies from ISEG. They worked as an Innovation Consultant at INOVA+ from 2018 to 2022, engaging with investments and project management for European funding calls. Currently, as a Senior Consultant at Leyton, they manage client relationships and identify opportunities within funding systems for R&D and innovation, while also serving as the Head of Innovation at Smartex.ai since 2025, leading European R&D projects and managing multinational collaborations. Sofia’s early experience includes a role in the International Relations Department at the Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Portuguesa, where they focused on organizing events and enhancing market opportunities.