Ariana holds a double Master Degree in Inorganic Chemistry and European Studies. The journey within the innovation area started in 2013 while joining the European Institute of Innovation and Technology in Budapest, as Programme Manager for energy community. Since 2018 she works for the European Innovation Council, in charge for the EIC Accelerator evaluations. As an experienced project advisor, I have moderated a number of interviews for the most innovative start-ups aiming to scale up their activities and become the European unicorns.