Innovation Labs Romania

This week’s Unplugged Session brought the spotlight on one of the most powerful skills in the startup world: networking. We had the honor of learning from Razvan Rughinis, Co-Founder of Innovation Labs and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science, as he shared real insights on how to build authentic relationships and create meaningful connections that last. A big thank you to ORTEC for hosting us and supporting the next generation of tech founders! #makeitreal

Last Tuesday's Unplugged Session was all about pitching with impact! Led by Mihai Craciun, the session focused on pitch prep & public speaking, giving our teams hands-on advice and confidence to communicate their ideas with clarity and power. As the upcoming weeks are packed with pitch training and interactive feedback, this know-how couldn’t have come at a better time — especially with BoostDays right around the corner! Huge thanks to Auchan Retail for hosting us in such a welcoming space! #makeitreal

Tonight’s Unplugged Session dove deep into what it really takes to win the Early Game Ventures Investment Prize at Innovation Labs! We were joined by Cristian Munteanu, Managing Partner at Early Game Ventures, who walked us through the key steps, expectations, and procedures for securing funding — from preparation to negotiation. The conversation was expertly guided by Vlad Andriescu, Editor-in-Chief at start-up.ro. A big thank you to both for sharing honest, strategic insights with our founders. The road to investment starts with understanding — and tonight, we leveled up! #makeitreal

Last week, our Innovation Labs teams got a serious reality check at the Bootcamp hosted by Orange Romania! Through interactive feedback and 1:1 mentoring, they refined their ideas, tackled tough questions, and got closer to turning their vision into real products. March was the month when the pressure rises and true founders shine — and we’re loving the energy! Next stop: BoostDays in mid-April, where teams will show us just how far they’ve come. Let’s #makeitreal together!

🏆 We did it! Innovation Labs has been awarded “Education Program of the Year” at Gala ANIS 2025! This recognition belongs to the 500+ incredible people who make this program happen every year—organizers, ambassadors, mentors, partners, and, of course, our amazing teams. In 2024, we introduced a custom-built product development curriculum, designed specifically for early-stage startups. With exclusive sessions, hands-on mentoring, and tailored resources, we’re ensuring first-time founders get the best possible start. A huge thank you to Flavia Husar, Chief Innovation Officer, and Ana-Maria Spătaru, Head of Process Excellence, for shaping this curriculum. Gratitude to our visionary co-founders Andrei Pitis, Razvan Rughinis and Daniel Rosner, for leading this program since 2013. Here’s to another year of making innovation real! #makeitreal

Today’s Unplugged Session with Vladimir Oane, co-founder of Deepstash, was all about Customer Development—how to truly understand your users, validate your ideas, and build something people love. From finding the right early adopters to refining your product through continuous feedback, Vladimir shared key insights on what it takes to grow a user-driven startup. A big thank you to Vladimir for this inspiring session! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes startup wisdom at Innovation Labs 2025. #makeitreal

Congratulations to the winning teams of the Innovation Labs hackathons in Cluj, Iasi and Timisoara! We are excited to see the impact you will make in the industry and can't wait to see where your startup journey takes you. Keep up the amazing work and let's continue to #innovate and #makeitreal together! ✨🎈

We appreciate everyone's dedication to shining a spotlight on emerging businesses and helping us spread the word about our program in Cluj, Iasi and Timisoara, at this weekend's hackathons. #ilabs2025 #makeitreal Cluj Startups, Timisoara Startups, Asociatia Calemis

🌤️ Good Afternoon Tech World! Today we start with the registration for Innovation Labs Romania Timișoara Hackathon. 📋 The vibes are strong and the energy is high. Are you ready for an electric weekend? Check back for more updates 🫶🏼 ‼️ Join as a Guest for the second day of Hackathon to pe able to watch the final pitching session using this link -> https://lnkd.in/dRqRk4w3

Tonight’s Unplugged Session took us on a deep dive into Supporting Innovation – Romania vs USA, with special guest Paul-Andre Baran from the Romanian American Foundation and moderator Mirel Bran, founder of NOI VENIM DIN VIITOR. From funding to mindset, we explored what it takes to drive innovation on both sides of the Atlantic. Huge thanks to Romanian American Foundation for hosting this insightful discussion! Stay tuned for more unplugged moments where we challenge ideas and spark new ones. #makeitreal