Nicolas Saintherant is Innovation Manager at Qarnot computing, he holds an engineering degree and a master degree in Technology and Innovation Management. He started as scientific project manager for the French embassy in Dublin. He then worked for almost 10 years as a consultant specialized in innovation management and R&D funding, setting European and French projects for startups, SMEs and large companies. He joined Qarnot in 2016 to strengthen innovation, from prospective research and partnerships to IP protection.