Silvia Garcia

About

Senior Business Development & Innovation Executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of science, technology, industry, and public policy. Former Board Member of the National Innovation Agency (ANI), with a strong track record in innovation strategy, strategic partnerships, and knowledge valorisation. Holds a PhD in Biotechnology, a postgraduate degree in Industrial Management, and a degree in Chemical Engineering. Combines scientific expertise with a strategic and business-oriented approach to innovation and growth. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary and international R&D initiatives, fostering collaboration between academia and industry, and developing innovation ecosystems that accelerate technology transfer, competitiveness, and sustainable economic impact.

Experience

• Senior Business Development & Innovation Executive at INCM Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda
  May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

• Executive Board Member at ANI - Agência Nacional de Inovação
  Mar 2023 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 3 mos

• Head of Innovation Lab at INCM (Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office)
  Oct 2016 - Mar 2023 · 6 yrs 6 mos

• Innovation Manager at ISQ- Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade
  Mar 2008 - Sep 2016 · 8 yrs 7 mos

  Senior Project Manager in consulting and R&D areas, regarding industrial sustainability

• Enviromental Consultant at APA - Agencia Portuguesa do Ambiente
  Apr 2004 - Feb 2008 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  Expert consultant of the Division of Prevention and Control Integrated Pollution (IPPC), in the following areas: • Environmental liability • Technical advisement. • Environmental permit (IPPC). • Pollution European of Pollution, such as EPER/PRTR. • Environmental review and evaluation of EU subsidize projects