Joona contributes as an EU policy advisor specializing in science, technology, and innovation policy. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute, where his research focused on the development of European venture capital markets. Previously, he worked as a Research Manager at PPMI, a leading European research and policy analysis centre, and has carried out various assignments for the European Commission, including evaluations of Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Currently, Joona works as an innovation specialist at the University of Helsinki.