Graduated in law from the University of Perugia. Specialization in EU policies, programs and financing: Master "Community Operator" SIOI (Italian Society for International Organisation), specialization at the European College of Parma and internship in Brussels at CE, DG XXIII Small and Medium Enterprises. He has been working for more than 30 years, mainly in Brussels or in an international context, as a Project Manager / Consultant in the institutional relations sector, projects, policies, financing, EU tenders, technical assistance to regions and third countries. Areas of activity: SMEs, businesses, industrial districts, technological districts, clusters, research and innovation, digital and green transition, internationalisation, development cooperation, regional and industrial policies and training.