Entrepreneurs Have One Week Left to Apply for Romania’s First Urban Mobility Accelerator
July 9, 2025 – Start-ups developing urban mobility solutions have just one week left to apply to inVest – Urban Mobility Accelerator, the first initiative in Romania dedicated exclusively to transforming the way people and goods move in urban environments.
The deadline is July 16, 2025, at 17:00.
What does the program offer?
- Up to €18,500 in funding per start-up
- Specialized mentorship, pilot opportunities in cities across the Western Region, and access to investors and public authorities
- Participation in Demo Day Timișoara, where solutions will be publicly showcased to regional investors and city officials
What is urban mobility?
The way people get around is changing fast: traffic congestion, air pollution, and outdated infrastructure are no longer just urban inconveniences — they’re global challenges. That’s where urban mobility comes in.
Urban mobility refers to all systems and services that facilitate the movement of people and goods in urban areas. From metro lines to e-scooters, from delivery robots to smart parking sensors, the term covers a vast ecosystem. But beyond infrastructure, it’s about reinventing cities to be more accessible, sustainable, and intelligent.
And if there’s a community ready to tackle this challenge with fresh vision and bold solutions, it’s the entrepreneurial one.
Meet the mentors guiding start-ups in the inVest accelerator
The inVest program brings together a team of mentors with diverse backgrounds, united by one thing: strong expertise in innovation, technology, and business development. Among them are well-known names in Romania’s and Eastern Europe’s entrepreneurial landscape:
- Ana-Maria Drăgănuță Briard is a tech-focused lawyer and founder of Legally Remote, an initiative providing pragmatic legal solutions for fast-scaling companies. With over 10 years of experience in digital law, Ana-Maria advises start-ups and scale-ups on topics such as data protection, intellectual property, commercial contracts, and compliance. She has held leadership positions within the European Legal Technology Association (ELTA) and has a strong academic background, including law studies, a master’s in international contracts, and a dual MBA. She’s a sought-after mentor for the way she helps founders navigate the legal complexities of rapid growth.
- Andrei Firoiu is a digital product innovator, currently leading product initiatives at Cognizant Softvision. He curates content for Prow Product Conference and was Product Lead at How to Web Institute, where he helped train the next generation of product managers in Europe. As co-founder of Cowork Timișoara, Andrei has made a significant contribution to strengthening the local start-up ecosystem through events, educational programs, and active support for tech communities. With over a decade of experience, he is known for his human-centered and impact-driven approach.
- Adrian Pica is a product management expert with a strong track record in insurtech, fintech, mobility, and logistics. He co-founded PretulMeu.ro and has been involved in developing digital products used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, within two unicorn companies. Having gained experience in both Europe and Silicon Valley, Adrian offers a valuable international perspective for start-ups aiming for validation and accelerated growth.
- Mircea Vădan is one of the most active supporters of the Eastern European start-up ecosystem. As Managing Partner at Activize, he helps founders secure funding by connecting them with investors and relevant programs. With over 10 years of experience in start-up scouting, accelerators, and angel investments, Mircea continuously contributes to ecosystem analysis and plays a key role in organizing innovation-focused events in the region. He is a go-to voice for anyone looking to understand and access tech opportunities.
These mentors will provide tailored feedback and open doors to networks and collaboration opportunities.
Applications are open until July 16, 2025, at 17:00 via: www.invest-accelerator.com
This activity is funded by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. It is co-funded by ADR Vest and implemented by Iceberg Plus and Cowork Timișoara.