Alessandro Mazzetti

Dr. Alessandro Mazzetti, PhD is Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Innovation Office of the University of Basel, where he also serves as Deputy Managing Director. He works on strengthening the university’s capacity to support and accelerate startup creation, bridging academic research with entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. His activities focus on deep tech and life sciences ventures, with particular attention to building innovation ecosystems that connect academia, investors, and corporate partners. Through these initiatives, the Innovation Office has contributed to the creation and growth of more than one hundred startups, reinforcing Basel’s position as a leading European hub for scientific innovation and technology transfer.