Alexandra Kyritsaka holds a BA in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a MBA student in the Hellenic Open University. She is one of the Coordinators of the Planning & Implementation team of JOIST and iED, dealing with networking, preparation and submission of EU-funded projects. She has 10+ years of experience working on EU co-financed programmes and projects, cooperating with ECs' Directorate Generals (DGMARE, DGAGRI), the EASME & international clients and stakeholders. Her research interests are mainly in the fields of Entrepreneurship and Startups, Social Inclusion and Education.