Damien Périssé has over 20 years of experience in supporting European innovation actors in Europe. His work focuses mainly on innovation policies and financing.
Before working with the EFIS Centre, Damien held key roles in a technology start-up, a European association, and public authorities. He contributed to several key initiatives in Europe that foster investment in innovation and deep tech across sectors such as blue growth, harnessing data-driven strategies to maximize impact.
Damien is deeply committed to values of general interest and common good, essential drivers of European innovation and digital transformation. His work has led him to develop exciting collaborations with people and organisations from all over Europe. His passion for cultural diversity and enabling useful initiatives have long been sources of inspiration for him.
Damien is a French Native speaker, and also speaks English and Italian. He lives in Nantes, France.