dr. ir. Fjoralba Zeka
As a Senior Consultant at Hezelburcht, she advises companies on identifying suitable funding opportunities and translating innovative ideas and business strategies into fundable grant applications. Her strength lies in a broad knowledge of various sectors and technological trends, with expertise in areas including health, biotechnology, bioinformatics, food, sustainability and climate. Besides that, she also has extensive experience with European policy priorities and long-term objectives, and knows how to translate these into concrete funding opportunities for companies.
What makes me enthusiastic about my work is collaborating with businesses and supporting innovation that can have a positive impact on society. I find it fascinating to work with researchers to create opportunities for further developing ideas into tangible results, including through grants and tax incentives. In this way, I am keen to contribute to the development of technologies, products and solutions that combine economic growth with social and environmental progress.
Working at Hezelburcht
Since October 2026
Education
- Bio engineering Sciences, Cell and Gene Biotechnology (Ir.) | University of Gent
- PhD in Health Sciences, Biomarker Development (PhD) | University of Gent
- Postgraduate Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, R, Python | Linux University of Applied Sciences West-Vlaanderen
Expertise
Funding and tax incentives for research and innovation, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, Health Sciences, Nutrition and sustainability.
