ICT Technology Transfer Days 2026: Aftermovie
February 23rd 2026
ICT Technology Transfer Days 2026: Livestream
January 23rd 2026
The two days of ICT Technology Transfer Days were live in Prague on 22-23 January 2026!
If you didn’t get the chance to register and join us onsite, you can still be part of the conversation, the livestream is available below.
Key intervention in the agenda: Development of technology transfer: CapTTict best practice examples
We’re excited to see Laviniu Chis take center stage on behalf of Cluj IT, sharing practical insights and real-world experiences in advancing technology transfer with two comprehensive case-studies from Romania.
Tune in online:
Day 1: Conference opening and DDAccelerator start-up pitches.
Day 2: Second conference day and CapTTict case studies and success stories.
ICT Technology Transfer Days 2026: Driving Digital and Green Innovation in the Danube Region
January 8th 2026
Join the ICT Technology Transfer Days: For a Greener and more Digital Danube Region on 22–23 January 2026 at Czech Technical University in Prague. The conference programme will feature:
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Pitch Sessions: 30 high-potential start-ups from the Danube Digital Accelerator will pitch their ICT innovations in areas like AI, digital health, smart cities, sustainability, and education. This includes presentations from at least two Romanian start-ups represented by four delegates.
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Keynote & Panels: Hear keynote talks on investment decision-making (e.g., from Vojta Roček of Presto Ventures) and effective collaboration, along with a panel on the future of technology transfer.
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Networking: Look forward to interactive voting for the most promising start-ups, a networking & matchmaking lunch, and dedicated sessions to connect.
As project implementation partner and SO1 coordinator, Cluj IT will be present in Prague through project experts Diana Campian and Laviniu Chis.
Registration is open to all organizations interested in ICT innovation and technology transfer, including start-ups, investors, researchers, students, and other innovation stakeholders. You can also attend the event online.
- To register for in-person attendance, please use this registration form.
- To register for the online stream and receive the link, please fill out this registration form, by selecting online participation at section 6.
Contact Point for Romania: Cluj IT Cluster
For more details and extended agenda please visit the event page.
AI in Health: International Matchmaking & Networking Event
October 31th 2025
Organized under the Interreg Danube project CapTTict, this online event on 27 November 2025 (13:00–16:00 CET) brings together innovators in digital health from across Europe.
Join our dynamic online event connecting innovative minds from academia and business across Europe to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the health sector.
Experience keynote insights, targeted matchmaking sessions, and interactive group discussions designed to spark cross-border partnerships and innovative project collaborations in AI-driven healthcare.Experience keynote insights, interactive matchmaking, and practical group discussions with researchers, SMEs, startups, and institutional partners.
Register now, spaces are limited!
https://www.th-deg.de/en/dino/event?id=41853803
Contact Point for Romania: Cluj IT Cluster
For more details and application, visit the project website https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/capttict.
Romanian Start-up in focus: InViso – Bringing AI-Powered Precision to Oncology Imaging
September 4th 2025
InViso is a Romanian startup based in Bucharest and a participant in the second Cohort of the DDAccelerator program, focused on transforming oncology workflows. The company is tackling a major bottleneck in radiotherapy planning: the time-consuming manual segmentation of thoracic organs from CT scans, a process that can take a clinician nearly an hour per patient.
InViso’s AI-powered platform automates this critical task, reducing the required time to mere minutes. By combining speed, accuracy, and accessibility, InViso aims to improve hospital efficiency, increase patient throughput, reduce clinician workload, and ultimately raise the standard of care, particularly in underfunded systems. The company plans to evolve its platform into a modular solution for broader oncology imaging support, including tumor tracking and treatment planning.
Find out more about InViso and their business model in this interview with the start-up team, part of DDAccelerator: https://www.ddaccelerator.com/news/inviso-bringing-ai-powered-precision-to-oncology-imaging
Romanian Start-up in focus: SCALE TECH’S FitverseHub, a gamified approach to Personal Health
June 5th 2025
Discover ScaleTech, a Romanian start-up based in Brasov.
Fresh out of the DDAccelerator program, the two-person team behind FitverseHub is redefining digital fitness. Their solution pairs AI-powered personalization with thoughtful gamification to transform training and nutrition into a routine users genuinely want to maintain.
FitverseHub functions as a pocket-sized coach, using AI to build personalized workouts that match individual goals and schedules, and offering calorie estimates from a simple meal photo. By incorporating motivational tools like daily streak counters, a color-coded body map, and community engagement, the platform makes progress tangible and shareable. The team participated in the second Cohort of the DDAccelerator to sharpen their business model and scaling strategy, with a focus on inspiring more people to move and making healthy routines accessible and enjoyable.
Find out more about Scale Tech and their business model in this interview with the start-up team, part of DDAccelerator: https://www.ddaccelerator.com/news/level-up-your-fitness-inside-fitversehubs-gamified-approach-to-personal-health
Romanian Start-up in focus: Recycllux – Tracking Marine Plastic Pollution with Data-Driven Innovation
May 15th 2025
Recycllux is a Romanian startup based in Bucharest and a standout participant in the first cohort of the DDAccelerator program, focused on combating marine plastic pollution. The company provides a fully integrated, deep-tech, and data-driven solution that aims to turn marine plastic from an environmental burden into a scalable opportunity.
The Recycllux platform utilizes advanced technologies, including AI-powered plastic detection via satellite and blockchain-based impact reporting, to empower companies to fund verified and traceable cleanup operations. Their mission is to connect corporate environmental responsibility with localized, community-driven action, fostering transparency, fair compensation, and measurable environmental and social impact. Recycllux is launching its first pilot interventions along Romania’s Black Sea coast with plans to scale across Europe and globally.
Find out more about Recycllux and their business model in this interview with the start-up team, part of DDAccelerator: https://www.ddaccelerator.com/news/how-recycllux-is-tracking-marine-plastic-pollution-with-data-driven-innovation
Open call for 2nd Cohort under Digital Danube Accelerator Program
February 3rd 2025
We are excited to announce that Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the Danube Digital Accelerator – unique international incubation programme for start-ups (or projects) with a focus on ICT innovation. 🔥
DDAccelerator 4-month program:
✅ Transnational Mentors & Networks in 9 countries,
✅ Expertise from VC, Tech Transfer, Business & Innovation Support,
✅ Strategic Industry Partnerships,
✅ Growth, Funding Expertise… and much more!
📅 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025!
https://www.ddaccelerator.com/timeline ⬅️
Ready to take your startup to the next level? 💡 Apply and grow beyond your borders!
National Contact Point for Romania: Cluj IT Cluster
For more details and application, visit DDAccelerator website www.ddaccelerator.com.
Digital Danube Accelerator Program Kicks-off this February
Janyary 31st 2025
The pilot edition of the Danube Digital Accelerator (DDAccelerator) kicks-off this year with a comprehensive 4-month program designed to help selected technologies developed by teams of students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs in Central & Eastern Europe, to turn their ICT-related projects into successful businesses.
A total 9 teams, of which 2 Romanian projects, have been selected to be part of the first cohort under this international acceleration program.
Florin Paun, Innovation Manager at CLUJ IT Cluster joins the team of mentors composed of 11 experts from Central and Eastern Europe which will guide each team’s development throughout the program activities.
More details here: https://www.ddaccelerator.com/board-of-experts
The DDAccelerator is run by the CapTTict consortium, combining the expertise and skills of 16 project partners and 8 associated partners from 9 Danube Region countries.
National Contact Point for Romania: Cluj IT Cluster
For more details and application, visit DDAccelerator website www.ddaccelerator.com.
Workshop Recording: Bridging Innovation and Industry: A Practical Guide to Tech Transfer
January 27th 2025
Last November Dr. Florin Paun, Innovation Manager at Cluj IT, delivered the in-depth workshop: “Bridging Innovation and Industry: A Practical Guide to Tech Transfer” organized under the CapTTict Project.
Over 40 delegates of Higher Education Institutions, public research organizations, tech transfer offices and university management attended the workshop activities, which also featured dynamic discussions and real-world case studies of successful technology transfer, offering valuable takeaways for future projects.
View the entire workshop below.
Digital Danube Accelerator – Applications OPEN for Cohort 1
October 4th 2024
Danube Digital Accelerator: Empowering CEE’s Next Wave of Innovators
The Danube Digital Accelerator (DDAccelerator) is a 4-month remote program designed to help students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs from Bosnia, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine transform their innovative ICT projects into businesses. With a focus on academia-driven technology, the accelerator offers structured support to create lasting impact. DDAccelerator is part of the CapTTict project supported by Interreg Danube.
Why Apply?
- Gain Critical Knowledge & Skills: Learn through workshops, webinars, and expert mentoring to refine your business model, market strategies, and overcome early-stage challenges.
- Access a Powerful Network: Connect with mentors, industry experts, investors, and startups.
- Present on a Global Stage: Showcase your startup at an international event in Prague to media, investors, and industry leaders.
- Enhance Startup Performance: Structured support helps startups raise funding, scale faster, and achieve long-term success.
Who Can Apply?
- Teams with at least two members; One member must be a student/researcher from the participating countries
- Science-based projects/startups with a technological focus in ICT (TRL 4+)
What You’ll Get:
- Mentoring Support: Tailored advice from expert mentors
- Workshops: Learn about strategy, business development, funding, and more
- Funding Expertise: Guidance from early-stage investors and public funding experts
- Access to Facilities: Tools for your work, such as computational resources, laboratories, and co-working spaces (availability varies by region)
Application Process:
Phase 1: Submit the application form by the deadlines (Oct 31, 2024; Feb 28, 2025; May 31, 2025).
Phase 2: Prepare a pitch deck, answer market questions, and participate in a country interview.
Phase 3: Conduct a market analysis, answer IP questions, interview with the International Board of Experts.
Key Dates for Cohort 1:
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National Contact Point for Romania: Cluj IT Cluster
For more details and application, visit DDAccelerator website www.ddaccelerator.com.
Apply Now & Turn Your Idea into Reality!
Delegates of 16 partners from nine countries reunited in Cluj-Napoca to mark the kick-off of CapTTict, our new project under the Danube Region Programme.
The project will support technological and knowledge transfer in nine countries – Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Romania and Ukraine.
The core of the project is the search for new synergies, cooperation and exchange of experience between innovators in individual countries, while the project will provide supporting services for developing business plans in the field of technology transfer and commercialization.
To achieve these ambitions we, the consortium, will be developing an incubation/acceleration program – ICT Danube Digital Accelerator, which will support over 30 promising technologies.
Within the framework of CapTTict implementation, Cluj IT will be coordinating scheduled activities under the Enhance capacities for technology transfer at HEIs/public research organisation objective.
We take this opportunity to thank each and every delegate present in Cluj-Napoca and look forward to upcoming activities within this journey towards reaching the ambitious goals of CapTTict project.
