The Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) Association is taking a new strategic step in strengthening the Romanian entrepreneurial environment by officially joining the ROStartUp Ecosystem community. The decision, approved during the General Assembly of ROStartUp Ecosystem members on March 19, 2026, marks the beginning of a close collaboration between the first digital innovation hub in the North-East region and the most relevant startup support network at a national level.
A Shared Vision: Stronger and More Connected Startups
By joining this community, DIZ reaffirms its commitment to acting as a catalyst for digital transformation, bringing its technical and regional expertise to the heart of an elite community. ROStartup’s mission – to create a mature entrepreneurial ecosystem capable of generating world-class innovators – resonates perfectly with the objectives of Digital Innovation Zone.
“We welcome you to the ROStartup community! We are delighted to have you with us and are confident that the experience, perspectives, and energy you bring will contribute significantly to our common mission of developing and consolidating the startup ecosystem in Romania,” stated Vlad Gliga, President of the ROStartup Ecosystem Association.
Impact for the North-East Region
For entrepreneurs and startups in the region, this partnership translates into:
- Expanded access to investor networks: Easier connection between local startups and national VC or Business Angel investors.
- Public initiatives and policies: Active participation in shaping a legislative and economic framework favorable to technological innovation.
- Knowledge transfer: Synchronizing regional digitalization resources with national and European scaling best practices.
Together for Romania’s Tech Future
Starting in April 2026, Digital Innovation Zone will actively participate in ROStartup initiatives, bringing the voice of innovators from Eastern Romania to the discussion table. We firmly believe that a relevant entrepreneurial ecosystem for Romania can only be built through a solid collaborative architecture between hubs, universities, administration, and the private sector.
About ROStartup Ecosystem
The ROStartUp Ecosystem Association is a national initiative that brings together the main players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (hubs, accelerators, investors, and mentors), with the mission of developing the National Startup Strategy and consolidating Romania’s position on the European innovation map.