Czech Republic

Monika Stepanova is the co-founder and CEO of Lightly Technologies, a Czech startup developing a portable solution to detect counterfeit medicaments. Lightly's innovative device performs real-time analysis of liquid samples, sharing results with a worldwide database, and facilitating cross-matching of individual cases. Monika's mission transcends business; she strives to bridge the gap between science and business in the fields of Biological Chemistry and Biotechnology. Monika's passion drives her to make a global impact. Her YTILI goals include creating global connections and collaborations with innovators. Through this fellowship, she aims to inspire fresh business concepts that benefit startups and society alike.