Innovation Labs has been at the forefront of supporting the Romanian tech startup ecosystem for 12 years and it strives to bring added value to early-stage startups, and tech and non-tech students through ongoing support offered. Our pre-accelerator program is more than a simple contest, it’s a formative experience for teams participating and mentors and juries alike, bringing together people from all domains of the tech ecosystem: seasoned professionals, savvy investors, corporate companies, academia, students, volunteers and established names in the tech landscape. 

Started in 2013 with Andrei Pitiș and Răzvan Rughiniș as founders and with the first Hackathon and first program cohort in Bucharest, Innovation Labs grew over the years into a national program, which currently takes place in 4 main centers: Bucharest, Cluj, Iași, and Timișoara. We have also invited teams from Brașov, Constanța, Oradea, Sibiu, and Suceava, from 19 university partners at the national level. 

The expansion of the program was possible only with the ongoing support of the wonderful people building this community. We reach out to you to ask for your support to continue leveraging the experience we offer to tech enthusiasts and contribute to the startup ecosystem.

Innovation Labs aims to increase the level of entrepreneurial culture among students, researchers, and experienced professionals and contribute to the development of an economy based on innovation and intellectual property created in Romania. Participants are given the chance to materialize their passions within a team, a mentor community, and the Romanian technical entrepreneurial ecosystem, by exploring the potential of bleeding-edge technologies to solve real problems, for real people. Thus, young people strengthen their theoretical and applied education, acquired in university programs, through communication skills, teamwork, and by capitalizing on diverse evaluation sources – from mentors, potential users, financiers, and customers. During the 12 years running the program, more than 600 teams have joined the Innovation Labs journey. 

Here’s how you can get involved: 

Make Your Tax Count for Innovation! By redirecting your 3.5% tax, you directly contribute to sustaining and expanding the impactful work of Innovation Labs! This not only supports our ongoing program, but also allows us to explore new avenues for positive change, and your contribution, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in empowering Innovation Labs. 

https://redirectioneaza.ro/asociatia-tech-lounge 

If you’re passionate about sustaining long-term impact, we’re introducing a recurring donation option: https://buy.stripe.com/8wMeX31XG0ifgh2001 Set up your recurring donation today and be a consistent supporter of Innovation Labs! Innovation Labs thrives on the support of individuals like you! Your contribution isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in a brighter, more innovative future. 

Your support enables us to provide vital resources, mentorship, and opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs, fueling a culture of innovation and growth. Together, let's #makeitreal!