Andrii Sekhirev

Andrii is an entrepreneur and innovator dedicated to accelerating the transformative potential of life sciences. As the co-founder of the Biocatalyst Foundation, an independent NGO, he is at the forefront of driving biotech innovation in the Baltics and CEE. With over 15 years of experience startup environment, Andrii is passionate about harnessing the power of biology to create exponential growth, improve well-being, and achieve true circularity in industries ranging from chemicals and materials to food, the biosphere, and of course health.

Through the Biocatalyst Foundation, Andrii focuses on 3 key pillars: nurturing talent, supporting startups, and fostering cross-border collaboration. This is done through a plethora of activities from student competitions (iGEM Riga, Nucleate Baltics), to spin-off support programs (incubatio.bio, European Biotech Mentor Network), to international partnerships (from Biotech Breakfasts to Baltic biotech ecosystem Action Plan). His long-term vision is to maximize the economic and social benefits of life sciences innovations, positioning New Nordics and CEE as one of the global leaders in these fields.