Innovation Labs Romania

Innovation Labs is thrilled to partner with the 9th CASSINI Hackathons Romania, hosted by @myidEA! This edition challenges you to use space data and AI to tackle real-world healthcare problems—from tracking disease outbreaks to improving emergency response and supporting mental well-being. 🏆 Over €10,000 in prizes, €300,000 in funding opportunities, and access to European startup networks! 📅 Join us between May 16–18 and bring your ideas to life. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/djkWYnQb

Calling all tech enthusiasts from the Innovation Labs Community! Join Codecamp Romania for Codecamp_Festival Bucharest on May 8 — one of the biggest tech events of the year! 🔥 Get inspired by global tech legends like Kevlin Henney, Neal Ford, James Coplien, and many more, covering cutting-edge topics like GenAI, MLOps, software architecture, and the AI-powered future of dev. 💡 🎟️ Use our special link for 35% OFF: https://lnkd.in/dBX9t8CU Let’s learn, connect, and #makeitreal together! 💻 #Codecamp2025

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