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There was a need to create synergies and strengthen collaboration between European innovation initiatives such as EIT Urban Mobility and regional development agencies in Romania, to increase access to funding and support for startups in the field of urban mobility.

The city of Brasov wanted to improve logistic flows in the historic city centre to reduce congestion and pollution. The solution was to implement a secure parking and cargobike sharing system. The main expected results were:

Urban mobility in Romania and broader RIS regions lacks accessible, engaging, and educational media content that explains key mobility topics such as EV infrastructure and Living Labs.

In Central and Eastern Europe, the adoption of electric vehicles is hampered by a lack of accessible and affordable public charging infrastructure. Cities face high costs, complex regulations, and slow deployment timelines when installing traditional chargers.

Civil servants, researchers, and professionals often lack access to practical, interdisciplinary training aligned with entrepreneurship, ESG, and inclusion goals. There was a clear need for modular, scalable training programmes that work across borders and support diverse groups including women and early-stage innovators.

The manufacturing industry must adopt sustainable models, reducing resource consumption and environmental impact. ‍Startups, SMEs, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs need support to implement green technologies and accelerate the ecological transition.

As part of the larger PowerUp! challenge organized by EIT InnoEnergy across Europe, there was a need to identify and support high-potential Romanian startups and prepare them to compete effectively at national and international levels.

In 2019–2020, Romania’s clean energy innovation ecosystem was still in an early stage, with limited access to structured support programs for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.

UV radiation is one of the most significant risk factors for skin cancer. While awareness has increased, tools for real-time prevention are still limited and rarely integrated into products people already use.

Many university researchers and students lack training in intellectual property (IP) and commercialization. SMEs often struggle to collaborate with academia due to a mismatch between research outputs and market needs.

Coastal communities, local entrepreneurs in the blue economy, and marine conservation organizations managing protected areas.

Book Coffee Shop – a local business aiming to digitize operations and better understand customer behavior.

Create a smart tourism solution that personalizes visitor experiences through open data and artificial intelligence.

Across Europe, many SMEs struggle to adopt advanced digital technologies like AI, AR, and computer vision due to limited internal capabilities and lack of access to affordable, validated solutions.

In a world where poor sleep affects billions, contributing to heart disease, depression, and chronic conditions, a small team in Brașov, Romania had a bold idea.

Students in the Centru Region were brimming with ideas—but lacked the structure, funding, and support to turn them into viable businesses.

WINnovators set out to close this gap by creating inclusive, lifelong learning environments that connect higher education with local communities and policymakers.

Tourism SMEs across Europe were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing deep gaps in digital readiness and sustainable practices.

Local workforces — often tied to traditional industries — need new skills and tools to stay relevant in the emerging green economy.