20 judges will decide which are the most innovative tech startups at the first Romania Startup Awards
20 of Romania's best-known investors and technology & business development specialists will decide which are the most innovative tech startups in Romania, as well as in the Republic of Moldova, at the first edition of the Romania Startup…
20 of Romania's best-known investors and technology & business development specialists will decide which are the most innovative tech startups in Romania, as well as in the Republic of Moldova, at the first edition of the Romania Startup Awards, an annual competition organized by ROTSA.
The 20 members of the Romania Startup Awards board include Marius Istrate - Chairman of the Board TechAngels, Bogdan Iordache - General Partner Underline Ventures, Andrei Dudoiu - CEO SeedBlink, Valentin Filip - Managing Partner Fortech Investments, Ilinca Păun- Founder Bravva Angels, Marion Hegarty - Chapter Director Women in Tech Romania, Olga Melniciuc - CEO Startup Moldova, Alexandru Ruff - Partner GapMinder, Dan Călugăreanu - Partner Early Game Ventures, Alexandru Agatinei - CEO How to Web, Dragoș Stanca - Founder UpGrade 100, Mădălin Ioniță - Executive director Măgurele Science Park, Vlad Andriescu - Editor-in-chief Start-up.ro, Alex Dascălu - Lead Director Founders Institute, Ciprian Stănescu - President & CEO Social Innovation Solutions (SIS), Sorin Maxim - General director West Regional Development Agency (Agenția pentru Dezvoltare Regională Vest - ADR Vest), Mălin Ștefănescu - Angel Investor TechAngels.
Startups can apply for nominations until Friday, November 15, on the ROTSA website or on the application form.
The benefits for startups that apply include access to investors and partnership opportunities, recognition, credibility and media promotion.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Agritech & Foodtech Innovator
- AI Excellence Award
- Best Startup in Moldova
- Best Startup in Romania
- Cleantech Pioneer
- EdTech Leader
- eHealth Innovator
- Female-Led Startup of the Year
- FinTech Innovator
- Most Scalable Startup
- Retail & E-Commerce Disruptor
- Rising Star Award
- Sustainability Champion
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Eligible to apply are early stage startups (pre-seed, seed) that have a tested MVP already in place and can prove traction through revenue, partnerships, customer interest or have raised investments.
Thus, selection will be based on the following criteria:
