Following the successful 2025 opening in Nicosia, the EU-13 Roadshow is heading to Cluj-Napoca, Romania on 16 October 2025, bringing together researchers, innovators, and support organisations to explore the strategic potential of knowledge valorisation and intellectual property.
This ongoing series of events aims to boost awareness of IP and innovation-related support services in EU-13 and Widening countries, while fostering stronger regional and cross-border collaboration.
- intellectual property
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 13:00 - 20:00 (EEST)
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Practical information
- When
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 13:00 - 20:00 (EEST)
- Where
- Technical University of Cluj-NapocaCluj-Napoca, Romania
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency | Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
- Entrance fee
- This Event is free of charge
Description
As part of the ongoing EU-13 Roadshow, this event titled “From Innovation to Impact: Knowledge Valorisation and Commercialisation Strategies” offers participants practical insights into unlocking the value of intellectual assets through effective collaboration, protection, and strategic use.
Hosted by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, the programme features expert perspectives on IP and knowledge valorisation in collaborative research projects, case studies of successful commercialisation shared by regional innovators and researchers, and insights into available support services from international and national organisations including the Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks, Impact Licensing Initiative, Enterprise Europe Network – BISNet, EPO, and EUIPO.
The event format includes interactive panel discussions where participants can engage in open dialogue, ask questions, and share experiences. Bringing together SMEs, start-ups, researchers, and innovation support providers, the programme concludes with a light dinner and informal networking session, enabling participants to connect, explore new collaborations, and act on insights gained throughout the day.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Hub UTCN, Str. George Barițiu nr. 4-8, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
📅 Date: 16 October 2025
Duration: 13:00 - 20:00 (GMT+03)
📒 Agenda: EU-13 Roadshow Agenda Cluj
The EU-13 Roadshow is a series of onsite events organised by the European IP Helpdesk, focusing on knowledge transfer, best-practice sharing, and building a vibrant community of innovators in Widening countries. By collaborating with key local stakeholders, these events aim to enhance regional IP awareness, promote networking, and strengthen community engagement.
Who should participate?
The EU-13 Roadshow is designed for:
- SMEs including micro-enterprises and scale-ups
- Start-ups
- Researchers
- Beneficiaries of EU-funded projects
- Innovation support providers
Why Attend?
Participants will have the unique opportunity to:
- Network: Connect with a diverse group of professionals, innovators, and researchers.
- Learn: Gain insights and firsthand experiences shared by regional companies.
- Access Support: Discover a range of European and regional services available to help you grow in the innovation landscape.
