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Maria Anna Galani (MSc) works as Head of Incubation for the Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEin) which is facilitated in the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). She holds a degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a post- diploma in Services Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business. With a background that includes a two-year role as Communications and Event Manager at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit of AUEB, Marianna has demonstrated her dedication to fostering innovation. She further enriched her knowledge through a scholarship-supported one-year program on Social Entrepreneurship organized by AUEB. Marianna's expertise lies in project planning and the development of business acceleration initiatives. Her focus extends to creating impactful matchmaking and networking activities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.