Mentors

As a Startup Relations Advisor at Luxinnovation, I support startups in navigating the Luxembourg ecosystem; particularly in acceleration and public funding opportunities. I have a background in economics, impact entrepreneurship, and innovation, I speak French, English, Luxembourgish, and German, and enjoy helping founders grow impactful ventures.

Roman Lobas is the Head of Partnerships at Fuelfinance, a series A company supporting global startups and SMBs with financial analysis and management. He previously led venture partnerships at Deel, worked in VC, supported Oracle for Startups with expansion in CEE and ran accelerators for Swedbank, Telia, and other corporates in the Baltics, as well as founded two small businesses. Roman also advises startups as a mentor at Techstars & StartupBootcamp accelerators and through private advisory.

Evelina is an experienced startup mentor with a strong background in public fundraising and EU project development. She has successfully guided numerous startups and organizations in preparing and implementing projects under Horizon Europe, EIC, Erasmus+,and other EU funding programmes. She specializes in transforming innovative ideas into well-structured proposals and sustainable growth strategies, helping founders navigate complex application processes and connect with the right partners.

At Plug and Play, Louis is a strategic innovation advisor for corporate partners in a variety of industries such as consumer electronics, energy and food & beverage. In addition, he coaches startups in accelerator programs, helping them to achieve their short & medium term business goals. Previously, he was a management consultant at Accenture, specializing in multiple energy transition and decarbonization topics and executing this mainly for global utilities and automotive groups.

Tomasz is Managing Partner of FundingBox Deep Tech Fund investing in early-stage startups developing unique technologies with global potential. He combines a strong mix of technology and entrepreneurial acumen, as in the past he has co-founded and successfully led companies like NetSprint.pl (exited) and is a cofounder and co-CEO of The FundingBox Group – a European go-to platform for startups and entrepreneurs. Under the umbrella of FundingBox, Tomasz was actively engaged in multiple accelerati

My work brings together cross-disciplinary teams, focused on driving multi-stakeholder engagement in the delivery of innovative services and research initiatives. I have experience across international public health, academic research, hospital, nonprofit and startup spaces, where I have helped support teams fundraise, reach new markets and prepare operationally for scale-up of new services and products.

Célestin Garcelon is a Start-up Program Manager at EIT Health Accelerator, designing and running initiatives that support early-stage health innovations across Europe. With a background in biomedical engineering and a master’s in biotech and pharmaceutical management, he combines technical and business expertise to help start-ups grow and attract investment.

Dynamic and results-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and mentor with a proven record of accelerating early-stage businesses, leading fundraising campaigns, and fostering innovation in multicultural environments. Over 10+ years’ experience guiding startups and research-based teams in the biotech, deep-tech, and social impact sectors toward growth and market readiness. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, fundraising, and team leadership. Passionate about empowering Start-ups.

I connect stakeholders and build impactful initiatives to empower SMEs and MidCaps in their digital transformation journey. At FundingBox, I’m the Partner and Chief Ecosystems and Impact Officer, where I leverage my extensive experience in EU-funded projects. I build thriving ecosystems, secure EU funding, lead teams, and develop business strategies. I also mentor the next generation of female leaders through programs like the EIC Leadership Programme and the EU-funded Seeds of Bravery project.

An experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in coordinating international innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives. I specialize in managing complex projects, supporting startups and SMEs in accessing funding, and building collaborative networks across sectors. My background includes several years in trainings, development programs, and professional workshops. I have also completed postgraduate studies in Coaching and MBA.

Expert in innovation and business development, startup mentor and trainer of the “Start Your Own Business” program, with a broad network of contacts across various industries. I hold an engineering and economics degree, has 8 years of programming experience and over 15 years working in corporations in B2B sales and marketing. For the past 9 years, I have been leading Radar Tech — Ukraine’s first corporate accelerator, delivering acceleration programs, hackathons, and educational initiatives

Experienced innovation consultant with over a decade in developing cutting-edge products across various industries, including acoustic blasting solutions, advanced packaging, and industrial systems. Formerly with Sunrise Tech Park, bringing deep expertise in product development, commercialisation, and innovation strategy.