Tiago Neves is Founder of a deeptech startup and a Researcher at the University of Twente, with a strong focus on translating scientific and technological advances into scalable market opportunities. His experience spans business development, project management, market research, and strategic partnerships, with a particular interest in the energy transition and venture building. Prior to moving to the Netherlands, Tiago lived in Porto, where he grew up, and Lisbon, where he studied. During his time in Portugal, he held various positions in business analysis, sales, and project management. Outside of his professional life, Tiago has a passion for sports and traveling, which has helped him better understand the world.