Rubik Hub

26/08/2026

📣 Are you building a HealthTech or MedTech startup in Europe and preparing to raise investment?

Applications are now open for the MedTech Funding Lab!

Join us on 📌 21 October in Iași, Romania, for a hands-on day designed to help you strengthen your fundraising strategy, become more investor-ready, and sharpen your pitch.

You’ll take part in two practical sessions:

💰 Fundraising Toolkit – with our colleagues Robert Cotuna and Ionut Amariei, covering valuation, cap tables, financial forecasting, investor targeting, and the essentials of a strong fundraising strategy.

🎤 Pitching like a PRO – with Henk Joos, focused on what makes an investor pitch compelling, the questions investors care about, and how to clearly communicate your market, strategy, and team.

You’ll then have the opportunity to rework your own pitch, put it into practice, and receive direct feedback during the final startup pitching session.

Selected startups also benefit from:
✈️ Travel and accommodation support of up to €300
🎟️ Opportunity for free access to the AI4-MED Conference, where you can connect with healthcare professionals, private clinics and other ecosystem actors

🇷🇴 Romanian pre-seed startups can also apply for the HealthTech Investors Summit 2026 regional preselection, taking place on 22 October during AI4-MED, for the opportunity to reach the European HealthTech Investors Summit in Bruges with support from Innovate-EU.

👉 Apply by 9 October: https://lnkd.in/dc4g33MG

The MedTech Funding Lab is organised within Innovate-EU, in partnership with Cluster Imago-Mol and Rubik Hub, as a side event of the AI4-MED Conference, with the support of the European Union.

If investment readiness is your next milestone, Iași is the place to be this October.

🚀 Applications are now open for the MedTech Funding Lab in Iași!

Are you building a healthcare or MedTech startup in Europe and preparing to raise investment?

On 21 October 2026, INNOVATE-EU brings together founders and experienced investment and life sciences experts for the MedTech Funding Lab: Fundraising Toolkit & Pitch Masterclass, an intensive, hands-on day designed to help startups turn promising science and technology into an investor-ready business case and pitch.

📍 Ramada Hotel, Iași, Romania
📅 21 October 2026 | 08:30–17:30
🎯 Only 15 startups will be selected
⏳ Application deadline: 9 October 2026
💰 Fundraising Toolkit by Rubik Hub

Led by Robert Cotuna, Investment Manager at Rubik Hub, and Ionut Amariei, Startup Program Manager – Rubik Garage Accelerator, this practical session will take founders inside the logic of fundraising and investor expectations.

You will work on:
▪️ valuation methods
▪️ cap table mechanics
▪️ investor data room structure
▪️ P&L forecasting
▪️ VC profiling and investor targeting
▪️ practical lessons from real fundraising stories

No theory-only session: expect usable templates, exercises and practical feedback.

🎤 Pitching like a PRO
Henk Joos, General Manager of Silver Arrow, will guide startups through the strategic questions behind a compelling investor pitch:
→ Do you have a product or a technology?
→ Who will pay for it, and what is your Go-to-Market strategy?
→ Who are your real competitors?
→ Which Key Opinion Leaders can support your market entry?
→ What is your strategic roadmap?
→ Does your team have what it takes to deliver?

And importantly: what should you never pitch to investors?

Founders will then have time to rework their own pitch and put it into practice during the final startup pitching session, receiving direct feedback.

🎁 Selected startups also benefit from:
✈️ Travel and accommodation support of up to €300
🎟️ Opportunity for free access to the AI4-MED Conference, where you can connect with healthcare professionals, private clinics and other ecosystem actors

🇷🇴 Romanian pre-seed startups can also apply for the HealthTech Investors Summit 2026 regional preselection, taking place on 22 October during AI4-MED, for the opportunity to reach the European HealthTech Investors Summit in Bruges with support from INNOVATE-EU.

👉 Apply by 9 October:
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/d5020985-9e55-2321-eceb-0fec935436f6

The MedTech Funding Lab is organised within INNOVATE-EU, in partnership with Cluster Imago-Mol and Rubik Hub, as a side event of the AI4-MED Conference, with the support of the European Union.

If investment readiness is your next milestone, Iași is the place to be this October.

25/08/2026

Built for founders. 💛 Powered by community.

💭 We can tell you what Rubik Hub is. But what matters more is what the people who’ve been part of it say.

Founders. Mentors. Partners. Alumni.

People who’ve built solutions the world needs, opened doors, shared knowledge, and along the way, found a community that made the journey feel a little less lonely.

🙌 They talk about one of our core mottos - . About people who show up for each other. About the energy, the connections, the mentors, and the opportunities that go far beyond a typical accelerator experience.

And when a community comes together around the same values, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.🏆 This year, we were once again recognized among 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 Financial Times.

24/08/2026

🤔 Are you a startup founder and want to get a fresh perspective on what you’re building?

This is your chance to tap into the experience of experts who’ve worked closely with founders across Europe.

Our Office Hours are an open space to:
💭 pressure-test your ideas
💭 get honest, practical feedback
💭 untangle challenges
💭 question your assumptions
💭 spot opportunities you might be missing
💭 leave with more clarity on what to do next

Suitable for:
MVP-stage, Pre-seed, and Seed startups with a coachable mindset - founders who are curious, open to feedback, and ready to rethink what they know.

Book your session now with:
👉 Ionut Amariei - https://calendly.com/ionut-rubik-garage/rubik-hub?month=2026-08
👉 Elisabeta Năstase - https://calendly.com/elisabeta-rubikhub/office-hours-startup-support

21/08/2026

💛 “The people. It’s always the people. Working with Rubik Hub is always a pleasure. The mentors, the cohort, the presentations we went through - it was very eye-opening.”

We’re always grateful when founders share what their journey with Rubik Hub has meant to them. Because beyond the programs, workshops and opportunities, it’s the people who make the experience truly valuable.

Rona Geffen, founder of CLAB Neuro Sound Solutions, experienced our community through two programs we delivered through international partnerships:

🔹 𝐖𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐈𝐏 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 - a program run in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a UN agency and the world’s leading international IP organization, helping healthtech startups strengthen their IP strategies.

🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 - a healthtech-focused program bringing together startups, experts, investors and ecosystem partners, where we are part of the consortium.

Through both experiences, Rona discovered firsthand the power of being surrounded by like-minded founders, experienced experts, and people willing to share, challenge, and help.

People who believe in and .

🌍 We’re now getting ready for the second Demo Day, this time taking us to Madeira.

20/08/2026

Want to pitch your startup on an international stage?

This is your opportunity 🤭 to take the stage in Turin. On October 7, six selected 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 will pitch at 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

This is our official side event at Wave by Vento, organized together with I3P - Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico Torino.

It’s not just about the pitch. It’s about being seen, meeting the right people, and opening doors beyond your home market.

To apply, your startup should have:
🚀 Functional MVP, beta, or early product - able to present a product demo
📈 Early proof of demand such as pilots, LOIs, or customer interviews
👥 At least 2 co-founders with a strong understanding of your industry
🌍 Clear ambitions for international expansion
🇮🇹 A presence in Italy or with at least one Italian co-founder

📌 Applications are open: https://airtable.com/appsQTXRA1QzLThTj/pagkonU3zvEfHnXOF/form

19/08/2026

At Rubik Hub, we believe we’re stronger when we 🧱 build together. That’s why we have partnerships across Europe - to bring our community closer to new people, expertise, and opportunities.

This year, we partnered with Bio4Dreams, 🇮🇹 an Italian innovation ecosystem focused on HealthTech and Life Sciences, to create a stronger connection between the Romanian and Italian ecosystems.

For 🩺 HealthTech startups, this means more access to international networks, new markets, and opportunities to grow beyond their home countries.

HealthTech continues to be an important focus for us. After our HealthTech Acceleration Program, we’re already preparing for the next edition and looking forward to creating even more connections within the sector.

Because when ecosystems come together, everyone has more room to grow. 📰 Read more about it here: https://rubikhub.com/blog/rubik-hub-bio4dreams-partnership/

Thank you, Bio4Dreams, for building this with us!

This year, we signed a partnership agreement with Bio4Dreams.

18/08/2026

📣 Turin, can’t wait to be there again!

On 🗓 October 7, we’re joining forces with I3P - Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico Torino for an official side event at Wave by Vento.

And we’re bringing together the people who make international growth happen: founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders.

What’s happening?
An event built around bold startups, international growth, and the power of community.

🎤 Pitch your startup on an international stage.
Plus, selected teams can compete for fast-track access to Rubik Hub’s Acceleration Program and I3P’s Incubation Program.

Do you want to pitch? Applications are now open! Check the first comment for details.

🔥 Hear from those who’ve done it: an honest conversation about scaling, partnerships, and entering new markets.

🤝 Meet your next connection: founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders from across the Turin - New York - London community.

Spots are limited. 👉 Save yours now: https://luma.com/urnagnrb

17/08/2026

Just two more weeks of ☀️ summer. And somehow, it feels like we should slow everything down just a little.

Here at Rubik Hub, time, much like nature, has a way of reminding us that not everything needs to happen at once.

So, we’re making the most of these last summer days. We’re working, creating, and quietly preparing for everything that 🍂 autumn has in store: new events, here and abroad, new programs, new partnerships, and plenty of new beginnings.

Until then, we’re embracing the slower rhythm of summer and enjoying this beautiful place we get to call home. A place filled with unforgettable memories, entrepreneurial spirit, bold ideas - and, as of this year, 🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

And honestly, we couldn’t be prouder. 💛 Or love this place more.

For now, we’re letting summer linger just a little longe.

14/08/2026

Are you an 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 eager to pitch on an international stage?

This is your chance to be selected to pitch live at an 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 of Wave by Vento, in front of an international audience of investors, corporates, founders, and ecosystem builders from across Europe!

On October 7th, we’re organizing “Startups Without Borders: Scaling Through a Global Community” in Turin, together with I3P – the Incubator of Politecnico di Torino!

Who should apply? Startups with:
🚀 Functional MVP, beta, or early product - able to present a product demo
📈 Early proof of demand such as pilots, LOIs, or customer interviews
👥 At least 2 co-founders with a strong understanding of your industry
🌍 Clear ambitions for international expansion
🇮🇹 A presence in Italy or with at least one Italian co-founder

Only six startups will be carefully selected to pitch live and:

🤝 Build valuable connections that can support international expansion.

🏆 Compete for one of two exclusive prizes: fast-track admission to the I3P Incubation Program or the upcoming Rubik Hub Accelerator for MVP startups.

👉 Apply now: https://airtable.com/appsQTXRA1QzLThTj/pagkonU3zvEfHnXOF/form

12/08/2026

🤔 Are you a startup founder looking for a second opinion on a bottleneck you have?

Do you need feedback on something specific, want to bounce ideas, or simply need a fresh perspective on a challenge you're facing?

Our 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 are here to help.

💭 These free 1:1 sessions are a chance to talk openly about what’s on your mind, get honest feedback, untangle challenges, and gain new insights that can help you move forward.

Who is it for?

MVP-stage, Pre-seed, or seed startups with a coachable mindset who are ready to learn and challenge their assumptions.

Book your session now with:

👉 Ionut Amariei - https://calendly.com/ionut-rubik-garage/rubik-hub

👉 Elisabeta Năstase - https://calendly.com/elisabeta-rubikhub/office-hours-startup-support