Federico Matteini

Head of Strategic Portfolio Development, EPFL

Federico Matteini is Head of Strategic Portfolio Development at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), leading mission-oriented research initiatives to maximize innovation impact. He has steered the creation of EPFL’s KNOVA open innovation platform, accelerating partnerships between corporates, startups, and research institutes. His expertise spans product innovation, business model development, and strategic foresight. Matteini holds degrees in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering with high academic performance and has worked on nanoscale fiber control for advanced filtration, contributing to nanowire solar cell efficiency. He serves as a strategic board member in EPFL Innovation Park, overseeing approximately 30,000 m2 of innovation ecosystem space.