Expert & Mentor Hub
Welcome to the central hub connecting you with leading specialists, advisors, and mentors driving the project forward. Explore the expert profiles below, listed in alphabetical order.
- Position: Managing Partner
- Organisation: RH Consulting GmbH
- Country: Germany
- Phone:+49 1511 2066 303
- LinkedIn Profile
Robert Harrsion, Ph. D.
Patent and Trademark Attorney
An expert in bridging quantum physics, photonics, and intellectual property law. With an academic foundation from Oxford University and a doctorate in quantum physics and optics from Sheffield University, he combines deep technical insight with legal expertise to support the commercialization of innovations. He helps startups, research institutions, and industry leaders navigate complex IP frameworks to protect and valorise deep technologies. Additionally, as a board member of the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC), he plays significant role in protecting intellectual property and accelerating the growth of Europe’s next-generation quantum infrastructure.
Main areas of expertise: Photonics, Microelectronics, Semiconductors, Quantum Technologies
Main research / technology interests: Intellectual Property, Valorisation of Research, Creation of startups
Selected experience: PhotonQBoost; Qu-Test; Qu-Pilot; European Quantum Industry Consortium
Application sectors: Defence and Dual-Use; Information and Communications Technologies; Semiconductors; Microelectronics
Collaboration interests: Photonics, Microelectronics, Semiconductors, Quantum Technologies
- Position: Head of Projects
- Organisation: Photonics Finland
- Country: Finland
- Phone:+49 1511 2066 303
- LinkedIn Profile
Erik Raita, Ph. D.
Ph.D. in Photonics with 25 years of business and entrepreneurial experience across various tech domains such as lasers, ICT, energy, robotics, and health tech. He possesses a broad perspective on technology markets, an analytical mindset, and a strong readiness to contribute across operational, financial, and commercial activities. He has worked alongside early-stage technology founders across Europe as an executive operator, helping companies navigate fundraising, strategic partnerships, commercialization, and growth.
Main areas of expertise: public and private fundraising, business development, IP management, stakeholder relations
Main research / technology interests: photonics, lasers, robotics, energy storage, optical communication
Selected experience: Innovation Radar Expert for European Commission since 2018; Evaluator of EIC Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator proposals since 2024; Project Manager in the GLAZER project by Hypermemo Oy funded from the EIC Accelerator blended finance scheme.
Application sectors: manufacturing, energy, logistics, glass processing, health
Collaboration interests: ecosystem development, setting up project consortia, business advisory, project management
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