Greenovate! Europe Secretariat
The Greenovate! Europe Secretariat is an active partner in numerous European-funded initiatives, particularly under the Horizon Europe programme. With deep expertise across multiple domains, we support project consortia in ensuring that their innovations achieve real-world impact beyond the lab.
Our team plays a key role in several cross-cutting activities, including communication and dissemination, where we ensure project results are presented clearly to the right audiences through strategic messaging and outreach. We also provide policy advice, helping to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for European and national policymakers. Through innovation exploitation, we help partners identify pathways to market or societal uptake, maximising the value of project outcomes. Additionally, we bring hands-on experience in proposal development, supporting consortia in crafting competitive, well-structured applications aligned with EU funding priorities.
Vicky Mosteyrin
Vicky has 20 years’ experience in EU affairs, having worked both for EU institutions and the private sector in Brussels. Most recently Vicky was representing a large multinational engineering company at EU level, carrying out early intelligence activities to identify new business opportunities and the right partners and experts. Before this Vicky held positions at the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation, and DG Energy), the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Vicky joined us in June 2018 and has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the organisation, acquisition of new business, as well as networking and representation.
Simon Hunkin
Simon has more than ten years of experience in political and scientific communication, with particular expertise in European policy-making, and the environment, energy and innovation sectors. Simon is currently a Thematic Expert in Low-carbon Economy for the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, having previously led the production of a number of studies and reports for clients such as INTERREG IVC, Interreg Europe and the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme. In European projects, Simon has led on numerous dissemination and exploitation work packages and co-ordinates all new proposals prepared by the team.
Nathalie Bargues
Nathalie is Projects Coordinator, overseeing the implementation of all Greenovate! Europe’s projects. She has 10+ years of experience in communications and project management. Nathalie’s previous experience includes working at EURACTIV Media Network, where she coordinated an innovation and training programme. She is managing Greenovate! Europe’s projects CEE2ACT and FertiCovery, where G!E is leading communication, exploitation and dissemination work packages.
Laura Nieto Cuervo
Laura is a Project Manager with a background in European projects and territory development. She has experience in different European programmes such as Erasmus+, Horizon and Interreg and has worked in the fields of innovative and inclusive education and international relations. She joined G!E in January 2023 and is currently involved in the communication and dissemination activities of iCOSHELLs, SOILUTIONS and Sleeping Beauty.
Piero Valmassoi
Piero is a project manager with a background in European Studies and sociology. In Brussels, he had experience in governmental institutions and NGOs, working on policy monitoring and advocacy, European research projects, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement. He joined G!E in June 2023 and is currently involved in the communication and dissemination activities of the SUINK, FUELPHORIA and SYMBIOREM projects.
Patrick Rembe
Patrick is a Project Manager who has more than 19 years of experience in creative content creation paired with over eight years of knowledge in content marketing and operations. Since February 2024, he is managing the INGUMA, InteractionSeeds and MarginUp! projects where G!E is leading communication and dissemination work packages.
Giorgio Alessandro
Giorgio is a Project & Policy manager with experience in climate and innovation policy, focusing on sustainable innovation within European NGOs and associations. With an academic background and European & International Studies, he is specialised in Climate Change & Development. Since 2024, he has been managing Greenovate! Europe’s projects CATALYSE, InvestCEC, INBUILT, and ABATE, leading communication, dissemination, and policy work packages.
Marcell Bővíz
Marcell is a Project Manager and Communications Coordinator with a background in biology and science communication. He is passionate about all fields of science and previously worked for ESCI and other NGO’s in Europe. Marcell joined G!E in November 2024 and is currently managing all tasks related to the communication and dissemination activities of the EEETHOS, PRECIOUS and URSOILL projects, meanwhile managing Greenovate! Europe’s corporate communications.
Maria Ferentinou
Maria is a Project Manager with experience in food systems governance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability policy. She has worked with local governments and companies on circular economy initiatives and food systems transformation, including waste management and corporate sustainability strategies. Maria joined G!E in October 2025 and is currently involved in the communication and dissemination activities of the BIO-INSPIRE and MANTRA projects.