Carla Alvarez is Public Funding Programs Manager at Fundació TIC Salut Social. She holds a Humanities Degree, a Master’s in Publishing, and an Executive Master in Innovation, complemented by advanced training in European Grants and Innovation processes. Carla has a long-standing career as an R&D consultant in the industrial sector and has successfully led R&D Project Management Offices in large ICT companies, SMEs, and public institutions. Over the years, she has been actively involved in more than 30 national and international projects addressing key areas such as e-Health, Green ICT, e-Learning, Digital Content, and Security. Her professional expertise covers consortium building, strategic proposal writing, financial and technical coordination, and the management of complex research and innovation initiatives. With her broad experience and strong leadership, Carla plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and generating sustainable impact in the digital health and innovation ecosystem.