Ignacio Montero Castro

He currently leads the business development team at AIMEN Technology Centre, focusing on expanding the R&D client portfolio and driving innovation projects in ICT, manufacturing, and circular economy sectors. Previously, he managed R&D strategy and project coordination at IRIS Technology Group and LEITAT Technological Center, where he was responsible for acquiring European funding and promoting open innovation ecosystems. His role also includes representing AIMEN on European platforms like EFFRA and GAIA-X. Additionally, he has worked as an industrial safety consultant and interned at the Generalitat de Catalunya, contributing to the development of methods for calculating social risks in SEVESO industries. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master’s in Process Systems Engineering, and a Postgraduate Degree in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship.