August Papadopoulos

August Papadopoulos serves as Director of Impact & Engagement at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, where he leads partnerships, innovation initiatives, and the translation of academic research into real-world impact. His work focuses on connecting universities, industries, and public institutions to foster entrepreneurship and societal transformation. With a background in higher education management and business development, August has successfully set up ventures and initiatives based on innovations emerging from RSM, helping bridge the gap between research and market application. He is passionate about sustainable growth, inclusive innovation, and the role of education in empowering communities to solve global challenges.