ICI Bucharest collaborates with Plug and Play to strengthen Romania's innovation ecosystem

ICI Bucharest announces signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Plug and Play, proposing to strengthen Romania's innovation ecosystem by encouraging collaboration between startups, corporations, government entities and international investors.

Through this partnership, ICI Bucharest aims to capitalize on the global network and expertise of Plug and Play, a global innovation platform with a presence in over 40 locations worldwide that connects startups with investors and corporations to drive technological progress. The MoU will focus on identifying, supporting and expanding Romanian startups in key sectors, including fintech, healthtech, energy and sustainability. Combining the knowledge and research capacity of ICI Bucharest with the ecosystem of corporate partners and Plug and Play investors, this cooperation aims to position Romania as a hub for technological progress in Eastern Europe.

"Collaboration with Plug and Play is proof of our commitment to promote Romania's digital ecosystem", said Adrian Vevera, Director General of ICI Bucharest. "Together, we will create opportunities for Romanian startups to develop and contribute to the global technological landscape."

The partnership focuses on growing IT startups, driving digital transformation and fostering an environment conducive to emerging technologies.