Raíssa Castro Schorn

Ph.D. candidate in Regional Development at UNIJUÍ, with a doctoral internship in Portugal. She conducts research in the areas of smart cities and open innovation, analyzing the impact of these practices on sustainable urban development from a comparative perspective between Brazil and Portugal. She also participates in extension and research projects aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), solidifying her work in social and territorial impact initiatives. Currently, she holds the position of National Vice-Director of the International Network of SDG Promoters (RIPO Brasil), where she excels as a connector between academia, the public sector, businesses, and civil society, promoting innovation ecosystems and strategies for a more sustainable future.