On January 22, 2025, starting at 11:00, V7 Startup Studio Iași will host the SustainX program launch conference organized by Digital Innovation Zone. This landmark event marks the start of an ambitious initiative dedicated to digitization and sustainability, aimed at supporting SMEs in Europe’s less developed regions.
Organized in collaboration with Universitatea Tehnică „Gheorghe Asachi” din Iasi and ADV România – an active promoter of the social economy, the conference brings to the fore a prestigious international consortium:
- Digital Innovation Zone EDIH (consortium leader);
- Applied Research and Communications Fund (Bulgaria);
- Universitatea Tehnică „Gheorghe Asachi” din Iasi (Romania);
- Fundación Santa Cruz Sostenible (Spain – Canary Islands);
- iED – Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (Greece);
- IMP³ROVE (Germany);
- Latvijas Tehnoloģiskais centrs (Latvia).
Agenda
11:00 – 11:30 Official Launch of SustainX program
Speaker: Cristina Baghiu, Digital Innovation Zone.
- Program overview;
- Main objectives;
- Innovation and digital sustainability in North-East region.
11:30 – 12:00 Launch of social economy digital innovation hub
Key note speaker: Angela Achiței, ADV România Fundation;
- Official signing of partnership between Digital Innovation Zone and ADV Romania Foundation.
12:00 – 13:00 Use cases of digital and sustainable innovation in North – East Romania
- GREEN RENT – Crop management solution (Agri);
- TERAPIE ȘI CONSULTANȚĂ – Digital transformation of special needs care center in Iasi;
- CLIPA CODE FACTORY – sustainable platform for management of maintenance;
- CLARITATE ȘI COLABORARE – Digital platform for production workflow optimization;
- T&E COM SERV – Custom-fit measurements for the textile industry;
- Eleven Psychology Clinic – An app that enhances your therapy;
- AV ARtelier – Digital innovation for hand-made decorations and symbolic gifts business;
- ApolloAI – Medical Chatbot about approved medicines in Romania;
- Atta Board – The electric longboard: sustainable mobility;
- Quartz Matrix – Smart energy solutions;
- HCLTech
- Universitatea Tehnică Gh. Asachi din Iași – Human Robot interaction – NAO robot demonstration for children with autism.
13:00 – Networking session
Why attend??
The conference provides an opportunity for the local community to explore SustainX’s strategic goals, including:
- Green and digital transition of SMEs by developing adapted capabilities and resources;
- An innovative and sustainable model of affordable support for small and medium-sized businesses;
- Interregional collaboration, to address local and regional challenges through global solutions;
This initiative is supported by the European Commission’s I3 instrument, underlining the EU’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
The impact of the SustainX program
The SustainX program aims to transform local challenges into European opportunities.
The program focuses on:
- Developing innovative solutions for sustainability;
- Creating a support ecosystem for SMEs;
- Transnational collaboration to accelerate the transition to a green and digital economy;
We look forward to seeing you on January 22 at V7 Startup Studio, starting at 11:00.
