Dana Ameyeva

Spearheading strategic setup and operational rollout of a commercial UAV manufacturing and localization initiative. Leading negotiations with government authorities and industrial partners, and establishing strategic alliances with Tier-1 technology suppliers.

Commanded overall P&L and operational governance across two business divisions, executing an operational turnaround and securing public procurement contracts valued at 89K+ EUR. Restructured budgeting and reporting processes, and instituted R&D agreements with universities.

Steered international scientific and commercial cooperation roadmaps across deep-tech vectors, coordinated Horizon Europe proposals, and governed institutional grant budgets and IP contract frameworks. Served as primary strategic liaison between laboratories, research centers, and funding bodies.

Advised deep-tech ventures, universities, and SMEs on non-dilutive public funding and cross-border commercialization. Led full-cycle proposal development and consortium assembly for Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe grants.

Drove internationalization strategies, resident tech company incubation, and investor outreach programs. Liaised with governmental bodies to align tech park policies and regulatory incentives with international standards.

Led enterprise automation and procurement software integration initiatives.

Oversaw marketing for industrial electronics, technology transfer, and international contracts.

Provided relationship management analytics and senior leadership support.

Training on proposal design and EU support mechanisms as a National Contact Point for Horizon 2020 in 2019.

Specialist / MBA Equivalent in Finance & Banking from the University of International Business, Almaty, from 2004 to 2006.

Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Relations from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, from 1998 to 2003.

Executive MOOC on Innovation Management from Rotterdam School of Management.

Executive MOOC on EU Grant Programs from InExCB.