The Open Ecosystem | Local Roots. Global Connections.

​Official Side Event of PROW 2026 | Organised by ROStartup Ecosystem Association

​🚀Great startups can start anywhere. But growing beyond borders takes more than ambition.

​Access to international markets, capital, expertise, and the right networks can make all the difference. And behind these opportunities are the people and organisations working to connect founders with the resources they need to grow.

​Across Romania, accelerators, incubators, investors, and startup communities are building the foundations for entrepreneurial growth. The next challenge is turning these local strengths into opportunities that extend beyond national borders.

​That's where The Open Ecosystem comes in.

​On October 29, ROStartup Ecosystem Association brings together founders, investors, community leaders, and startup ecosystem builders in Timișoara for a conversation about community building, ecosystem growth, and the value of international connections.

​Through perspectives from Romania and beyond, we'll explore what makes startup communities thrive, how collaboration between ecosystem organisations creates opportunities for founders, and what we can learn from different approaches to building and growing startup ecosystems.

​🎤 Meet the Panel

• ​Łukasz Marć – Senior Economist, Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice, World Bank

• ​Nedeljko Milosavljević – Co Director Labena Ventures

• ​Ana Ciobanu - Startup Programs Manager Orange Romania – Orange Fab

​Moderator: Adina Simionescu Executive Director | ROStartup Ecosystem Association

​More speakers to be announced soon...

​💡 Why join us?

​Whether you're building a startup, supporting entrepreneurs, investing in innovation, or developing startup communities, this is an opportunity to:

• ​Explore what it takes to build a more competitive and internationally connected startup ecosystem.

• ​Gain insights from international experience and different approaches to supporting entrepreneurial growth.

• ​Connect with founders, investors, and organisations shaping Romania's startup landscape.

• ​Exchange ideas and identify opportunities for collaboration across ecosystems.

​More speakers and agenda details will be announced soon.

​See you in Timișoara for fresh perspectives, international insights, and conversations that matter for Romania’s startup ecosystem.

​📷 Media Release Notice

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