François is a mechanical engineer and development manager at Invest Basque Country. He has worked with sports-related companies since 1996, especially in the innovation area. "I am really happy to be part of the jury as I have been a surfer for the last 42 years, and still surf almost every day. As an engineer working in the innovation field and with start-up companies for the past 19 years, I am looking forward to seeing the latest innovations."