Stéphane Poigny has been working for more than 20 years in the development of partnerships and activities. He is the R&D Director of Mibelle Biochemistry in France and supports new business developments. He holds a PhD from the University of Paris Sorbonne and the Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle in the marine chemistry lab in Paris. He is an expert in biomimicry and bio-inspired innovations, holding more than 50 publications and patents.