Stefan Apostol is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), where he works on the development of the forthcoming Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index. He holds a PhD in Regional Development and Economics and was previously a Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher under the supervision of László Szerb.
Apostol’s research focuses on regional policy, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and the adoption of digital technologies. His work combines advanced data assembly and analysis to provide insights into how regions and countries build readiness for digital transformation. Before joining VIGS, he also gained experience as a consultant in regional policy.