Ekaterina Zaharieva

Ekaterina Zaharieva serves as the Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovations, where she champions policies to foster entrepreneurship and technological advancements across the EU. A lawyer by education, she brings extensive professional experience, having held key positions in various ministries in Bulgaria, including serving as Minister of Justice, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Under her leadership, the Commission aims to bridge the gap between research initiatives and market-ready innovations, creating a supportive environment for Startups and Scaleups to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.