Stream Leader for Diversity and Transformation at European Patent Office
Victor works at the EPO Observatory, the EPO’s hub for data, innovation trends and engagement with the innovation ecosystem. He leads research and engagement projects on startups, universities and diversity in patenting. His work brings together patent data, economic analysis and dialogue with innovation stakeholders to support evidence-based discussions and make insights accessible to startups, universities, researchers, and policymakers. He is an economist by training, graduate from University College London, Sciences Po and the College of Europe.
Where does Europe truly lead in deep tech – and where is it at risk of falling behind? Drawing on the European Patent Office’s unique data, this session offers a data-driven map of Europe’s deep tech ecosystem, revealing the technologies, regions and startup hubs shaping the cont…
Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies are moving fast — but where is innovation really happening, and how can startups protect and scale their breakthroughs? In this workshop, the European Patent Office will provide a data-driven overview of the latest patenting trend…