Eirini Theofanous received has an academic background in physics and business and currently serves as a Research Engineer at KIOS CoE, where she specializes in research commercialization and exploitation, including start-ups business development. Additionally, she plays a key role in managing intellectual property (IP) assets and providing critical support for the successful execution of the DiGiNN project. Before joining KIOS, Eirini worked in the industrial engineering sector as a Quality Manager, where she gained extensive expertise in material science, testing, and laboratory management.