About Startup Timisoara

Timisoara is a hyper-connected centre for European tech startups and the talent they require to thrive. To help the local ecosystem realise its full potential, the Dutch capital launched Startup Timisoara, a public programme that fosters economic growth and collaboration. Startup Timisoara is your access point to entrepreneurial success. Need investment, mentoring, a supportive network or tech talent? You’ll find it all in the startup capital of Europe.

Background

The City of Timisoara is dedicated to nurturing innovative startups and scale-ups. Startup Timisoara was introduced as a public programme, which has co-launched and supported over 40 initiatives, projects, events and campaigns since its inception in 2015. By assisting with capital, talent and local resources, it put Timisoara on the global map of startup hubs.

Startup Timisoara facilitates positive change with an emphasis on sustainability, and encourages an innovative and diverse ecosystem. This adds value to the city we call home by empowering its entrepreneurs, business communities and citizens. And we’re just getting started.

Find each team member’s contact information and learn more about our individual roles within Startup Timisoara.

Timisoara features plenty of startup initiatives offering practical, financial and moral support to young companies and the people who run them.

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Startup Timisoara focuses on five pillars

Talent and diversity

Practical and theoretical training mobilises the enormous potential of Timisoara, with a focus on women, people with a migrant background and international talent.

Emerging technologies

Startup Timisoara helps scale-ups and SMEs leverage AI, robotisation and other new technologies to improve processes, while keeping a close eye on ethical concerns like privacy and security.

Access to markets

By facilitating international collaborations and giving entrepreneurs access to networks created by the local government, we help scale-ups successfully enter new markets and have a global impact.

Stimulate network connections

The right connections are crucial to success. We encourage interaction and community-building within the thriving ecosystem while establishing Timisoara as the premier destination for innovative businesses.

Development of innovation districts

When your enterprise needs room to expand, we work with the city on strategies for procuring space and forming clusters of young businesses.

Startup Timisoara focuses on five pillars

How can Startup Timisoara help you?

Our team is ready to help. Email us at [email protected] if:
  • Your startup works on a solution for Timisoara urban or social challenges
  • YourTimisoara-based startup requires media coverage and exposure
  • You’re organising an event that will benefit Timisoara startup community and are looking for a sponsor, media partner or co-producer
  • Your international startup is looking to enter Timisoara
  • Your Dutch startup is ready to expand abroad
  • You are a governmental official, civil servant or ecosystem builder interested in learning about Startup Timisoara as an initiative
  • You work in education and want to introduce your students to Timisoara startup ecosystem

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