Georgia Taxiarchopoulou is an Innovation & Partnership Manager at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she drives spin-off creation and the valorisation of research across the social and life sciences. She forges strategic partnerships, negotiates licensing deals, and guides researchers in developing sustainable knowledge transfer pathways with societal impact.
Previously, Georgia held a senior consulting role, leading a team of consultants and business developers. In this capacity, she supported start-ups, academic researchers, and SMEs in securing public and private funding, and in developing go-to-market strategies for innovative technologies.
She holds an MSc in Chemistry and Science-Based Business from Leiden University and is an accredited professional with expertise in bio-business, technology transfer, intellectual property, spin-off creation, deal-making, and M&A.