Connected Places Catapult
Elena Gatti is a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in managing complex international research projects, currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Connected Places Catapult since September 2022. Prior to this role, Elena Gatti was the European Project Manager at UCL, overseeing a portfolio with a cumulative budget of approximately £42 million and more than 120 international organizations. Earlier positions include Grants Manager at Università degli Studi di Milano, Research Project Manager at Università degli Studi di Pavia, and Project Manager within the same university. Elena Gatti began a career as a Press Officer and Policy Officer, providing strategic communication and policy support. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Economics from Università di Pavia.
Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership. We provide impartial ‘innovation as a service’ for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers to catalyse step-change improvements in the way people live, work and travel. We connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research to spark innovation and grow new markets. We run technology demonstrators and SME accelerators to scale new solutions that drive growth, spread prosperity, and reduce carbon emissions.