Hugo Barros

Hugo Barros

University of the Algarve (UALG)

Host Institution: Algarve Regional Centre for Innovation (CRIA) – Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship Support Office

Primary Technologies – Water management and energy optimization, molecular technology, and new products and processes for fish feeding and nutrition

Industry Experience – Banking and sales

Functional Expertise – Identification and support of new business ideas, Support in the development of a Business Plan, Identification of valid financing solutions for new business ideas or new projects (Public financing, banking, Venture Capital, Business Angels…), Identification and support for location and licensing solutions, Support in early stage commercial development, Collaborative R&D, technology commercialization.

Professional Experience – Hugo Barros is a Project Manager at CRIA, responsible for the Entrepreneurship area. Has also worked as a researcher in the Regional Economic Research Study on Commerce (CIDER). Moreover, worked in the SantanderTotta Bank in Portugal, where is still a consultant in the commercial area. Has also worked in a small company specialized in informatics products, as a sub-manager.

Education – Hugo is a licensed Economist, with a masters in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (writing his theses).

Personal Interest – Sports (from soccer, to swimming, table tennis, or biking) and music.

Contact Info -

E-mail: hfbarros@ualg.pt

Mobile Phone: (00351) 962869071

Skype: htollan