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Ekaterina Zaharieva

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Ekaterina Zaharieva is Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation in the European Commission’s current2024–2029 College, which entered office on1December2024. She oversees startups, research and innovation, including public support for scientific and technological development. This is a public institutional leadership appointment; no personal investment check is implied. Current official role and portfolio reviewed7October2026.