Alexandra Kyritsaka holds a BA in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is Head of the Planning & EU Proposals team of IED, dealing with networking, preparation and submission of EU-funded projects. She has 9+ years of experience working on EU co-financed programmes and projects, cooperating with ECs’ Directorate Generals (DGMARE, DGAGRI), the EISMEA and international clients and stakeholders. Her interests are mainly in the fields of Entrepreneurship and Startups, Social Inclusion and Education.