Rubik Hub

Rubik Hub We've supported over 600 European startups, with the help of a community of over 370 mentors. At Rubik Hub, we empower European startups to scale globally.

One of Europe's Top Accelerators, according to the Financial Times, and home to the Best Coworking Space globally in 2026, awarded at the Global Startup Awards. We put founders first and, for this, COMMUNITY is at the core of what we do. For two consecutive years, we have ranked among Europe’s leading startup accelerators. In 2026, we secured #55 out of 180 hubs overall and an impressive #13 in Eu

rope for networking, according to the Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs ranking by Financial Times. Since 2017, we’ve supported over 400 startups that collectively raised more than €75M, with the help of an international community of more than 350 mentors: experienced founders, investors, and industry leaders. They all share our mottos: and . Our vision - to live in a world where we help each other to grow, and together we drive positive impact. Our mission - to grow and engage a global community of mentors with whom we inspire, educate, and accelerate – from 0 to 1 – startups that aim to become globally successful businesses. Our timeline is 20 years, a journey we know will require dedication, resilience, and passion to make this dream a reality. Moreover, we have a beautiful coworking space in Piatra Neamt, Romania, located right next to the mountains. In 2026, we were selected as the Best Coworking Space in Eastern Europe by the Global Startup Awards. We’re proud to be backed by the North-East Regional Development Agency of Romania.

Last chance to join The Recursive Founder Files 🌍Some of the most successful startups are not defined by product alone, ...
09/06/2026

Last chance to join The Recursive Founder Files 🌍

Some of the most successful startups are not defined by product alone, but by how quickly they build the right relationships, visibility, and credibility when entering new markets.

This is exactly what we’ll explore in an insightful virtual conversation hosted by The Recursive and Rubik Hub, designed for CEE founders thinking about international expansion.

🔗 Register now: https://luma.com/w2tkgmrw

Our speakers are at the center of this conversation, bringing firsthand experience from building, scaling, and supporting startups across international ecosystems:

Robert Cotuna – Investment Manager, Rubik Hub
Eoin McGuinness – Head of GTM, Instantly.ai; mentor
Diana Andritchi – CBO, Synaptiq.io; alumnus
Kristiana Kuneva – CBDO, The Recursive (moderator)

Together, we’ll explore what actually drives traction beyond borders:
👉 Why network density often matters more than product strength in new markets
👉 How trust and visibility accelerate fundraising, partnerships, hiring, and growth
👉 The role of strategic positioning and PR in building credibility across ecosystems
👉 Common mistakes founders make when expanding into CEE, DACH, and the US

If you’re thinking about international expansion, fundraising, or building cross-border visibility, this is a conversation about how growth actually happens once you step outside your home market.

Join us for the InnoMedCatalyst Demo Day on June 16 at Rubik Hub in Piatra Neamț, Romania, a celebration of healthcare e...
08/06/2026

Join us for the InnoMedCatalyst Demo Day on June 16 at Rubik Hub in Piatra Neamț, Romania, a celebration of healthcare ecosystems coming together to turn innovation into impact 🚀.

Ecosystems from Romania, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Belgium unite around one belief: startups can succeed from anywhere in Europe when the right people collaborate🤝.

Some of the most exciting developments in European health innovation are emerging from places you might not expect, including a small city in the heart of Romania.

💡 InnoMedCatalyst Demo Day is where this becomes real, through live startup pitches from 27 selected healthtech startups (TRL 4–6) coming from 7 countries, presenting what they’ve built and what they need to scale.

🎤 They will pitch in front of investors present in the room, including:
Amaya Tanco (Clave Capital), Christian Kumar (Capital Kinetics Limited
), Miguel Henriques (Beresford Capital Advisors), Raluca Negrea (Bravva Angels), and Alexandru Chifu (Fortech Investments)

📌 Save your spot: https://luma.com/wwir6oeg

The program is implemented by a consortium of 13 EU partners and is part of the MEDIC NEST Digital Precision Medicine ecosystem, preparing projects for scaling and investment by 2026.
The 2026 edition features two Demo Days: 📍June 16 at Rubik Hub and 📍September 17 in Madeira, both taking place as part of the 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫.



European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Săptămâna aceasta, discuția s-a concentrat pe modul în care 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬̦𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐭̦𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐞 pot colabor...
06/06/2026

Săptămâna aceasta, discuția s-a concentrat pe modul în care 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬̦𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐭̦𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐞 pot colabora mai eficient pentru a susține parcursul de la idee la impact.

🎤 Ne-am bucurat să o vedem pe colega noastră Ella Asaftei participând în panelul „Construirea colaborării pentru inovare” din cadrul IaaS4DR Interreg DRP, o inițiativă Danube Interreg, alături de Corina Elena Dumitru, Oana Craioveanu, Lucian Sandu și Mădălin Ionică, discuția fiind moderată de Georgiana Nedelea.

Panelul a evidențiat modul în care serviciile de inovare, de la incubare și accelerare, până la transfer tehnologic și acces la finanțare, joacă un rol esențial în transformarea ideilor timpurii în 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞.

Un punct cheie al discuției a fost importanța construirii unor comunități puternice de inovare prin conectarea cercetătorilor, actorilor din industrie, sectorului public și a celor implicați în ecosistem, dar și prin activarea hub-urilor și spațiilor colaborative ca motoare pentru co-creare, schimb de cunoștințe și parteneriate pe termen lung.

Proiectul IaaS4DR Interreg DRP evidențiază, de asemenea, realitățile regiunilor industriale tradiționale aflate în tranziție, unde potențialul de inovare este semnificativ, dar adesea limitat de schimbări structurale, cultură redusă a inovării, deficit de talente și sisteme de suport fragmentate.

Săptămâna aceasta, în cadrul programului Rubik Start💡, participanții au avut parte de două momente importante care au ad...
05/06/2026

Săptămâna aceasta, în cadrul programului Rubik Start💡, participanții au avut parte de două momente importante care au adus și mai multă claritate și energie în parcursul lor.

Am început cu un atelier online alături de Radu Ciobanu, Vice-Decan al Facultății de Finanțe și Bănci din cadrul ACADEMIA DE STUDII ECONOMICE DIN BUCURESTI și profesor universitar. Discuția a adus o perspectivă valoroasă asupra modului în care gândirea economică și structura financiară📊 pot susține dezvoltarea unor idei de business solide și sustenabile.

Ulterior, ne-am întâlnit cu participanții alături de colega noastră, Ioana Cerescu, într-un spațiu de dialog deschis, reflecție și sprijin pentru pașii următori din program.

Suntem deja în săptămâna 3 din Rubik Start și ne apropiem treptat de finalul acestei ediții, cu mult entuziasm, dar și cu emoțiile firești ale unui proces intens de învățare și transformare✨.

From founder conversations on international growth 🌍 to HealthTech Demo Days bringing together startups, investors, and ...
04/06/2026

From founder conversations on international growth 🌍 to HealthTech Demo Days bringing together startups, investors, and ecosystem builders 🩺, the next few weeks are all about learning, connecting, and building stronger innovation ecosystems across Europe.

Whether you're looking to expand into new markets, understand how intellectual property can become a growth asset, or discover the next generation of HealthTech startups, we have something for you.

👉 The Recursive Founder Files
An insightful conversation for founders exploring international expansion and cross-border scaling.

Together with founders, operators, and mentors who have experienced international growth firsthand, we'll discuss what really drives traction in new markets — from trust and visibility to the relationships that unlock fundraising, partnerships, hiring, and long-term growth.

🔗 https://luma.com/w2tkgmrw

👉InnoMedCatalyst Demo Day
Join us in Piatra Neamț for an European HealthTech Demo Day bringing together startups, investors, hospitals, academia, and innovation leaders from across the continent.

Expect startup pitches, investor feedback, networking opportunities, and two conversations worth having:
💡 The Partnership Stack: Hospitals, Industry & Academia as Fuel for Health Startups
💡 From First Grant to First Round: How Regional Capital & International VC Can Work Together

InnoMedCatalyst is an European accelerator supporting HealthTech startups in precision and personalized medicine, helping founders move from validation to investment readiness through mentorship, regulatory support, fundraising preparation, and access to a strong European network.

🔗 https://luma.com/wwir6oeg

👉 Built to Scale HealthTech ( World Intellectual Property Organization – World Intellectual Property Organization x Rubik Hub)
An exclusive HealthTech Demo Day in Bologna, organized as an official side event of WMF - We Make Future 2026 🇮🇹

The event showcases startups graduating from the WIPO x Rubik Hub IP Management Clinic and explores how intellectual property can become a strategic tool for growth, investment, and competitive advantage.

Alongside startup pitches, we’ll host a panel discussion “What It Takes to Scale HealthTech – From IP to Global Market”, bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and innovation experts from across Europe.

🔗 https://luma.com/eow5cvcw

Different formats. One shared mission: helping founders build stronger startups through connected ecosystems.

On 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, at our hub in Piatra Neamț, Romania, we’re bringing together key parts of the healthcare ecosystem into one ...
03/06/2026

On 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, at our hub in Piatra Neamț, Romania, we’re bringing together key parts of the healthcare ecosystem into one shared space, where hospitals, industry, and academia don’t just coexist, but actively shape the same conversation. 🩺

For the InnoMedCatalyst Demo Day, this moment takes form in The Partnership Stack: Hospitals, Industry, and Academia as Fuel for Health Startups, a panel built around how real collaboration turns into real impact for health innovation.

We’re excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers:
👉 Stefan Busnatu - Vice-Rector at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
👉 Johan Lecocq - International Relations Manager at Biovia
👉 Tobias Lipp, LL.M. - Intellectual Property, Innovation & Technology Consultant at lipp+tech
👉 Carlos Soares Lopes - CEO Startup Madeira

🎙️ Moderator:
👉 Stamatiki Kritas - Cluster Manager at Hellenic Biocluster (HBio)

Together, they will explore how different layers of the healthcare ecosystem can move from parallel efforts to real integration and what it takes to turn that into scalable innovation for startups in Europe.

🔗 Save your spot: https://luma.com/wwir6oeg

This Demo Day is part of a broader effort that connects ecosystems across Romania, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Belgium — built on a shared belief that innovation grows faster when collaboration is intentional.
💡 Expect startup pitches, ecosystem conversations, and two panels focused on how health innovation scales in Europe.

📌 InnoMedCatalyst supports healthtech startups at TRL 4–6, helping them move from validation to investment readiness through mentorship, workshops, regulatory and fundraising support, pitching preparation, and access to a European network of 150+ partners, investors, and mentors.

The program is implemented by a consortium of 13 EU partners and is part of the MEDIC NEST Digital Precision Medicine ecosystem, preparing projects for scaling and investment by 2026.

The 2026 edition includes two Demo Days: 📍June 16 at Rubik Hub and 📍September 17 in Madeira.

Join us for The Recursive Founder Files, a insightful virtual conversation for CEE founders exploring international expa...
02/06/2026

Join us for The Recursive Founder Files, a insightful virtual conversation for CEE founders exploring international expansion and what actually drives traction beyond their home market.🌍💡

The startups that win internationally are rarely the ones with the best product alone.

They’re the ones that enter new markets with the right relationships, visibility, and credibility already in motion.

Hosted by The Recursive, in partnership with Rubik Hub, this session brings together mentors, operators, and founders who have experienced international scaling firsthand.

🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/w2tkgmrw

Featured speakers:
Robert Cotuna — Investment Manager, Rubik Hub
Eoin McGuinness — Head of GTM, Instantly.ai & Rubik Hub mentor
Diana Andritchi — CBO, Synaptiq.io & Rubik Hub startup alum
Kristiana Kuneva — CBDO, The Recursive (moderator)

What we’ll cover:
👉 Why network density matters more than most founders expect when entering new markets
👉 How trust and visibility accelerate fundraising, partnerships, hiring, and growth
👉 The role of PR and strategic positioning in building revenue and credibility at home and abroad
👉 What founders often get wrong about expanding into CEE, DACH, and US markets

Why you should join
👉 Learn what actually drives cross-border traction beyond product strength
👉 Understand how relationships shape access to capital, customers, and talent
👉 Get insights from founders and operators who have already scaled internationally
👉 Reframe how you approach market entry and ecosystem building

Who should attend
- founders
- startup operators
- ecosystem leaders
- early-stage teams exploring international growth

Format
- short presentations
- virtual panel discussion
- live Q&A

If you are thinking about international expansion, fundraising, or building cross-border visibility, this session is about the real mechanisms behind growth: relationships, trust, and positioning.

The Digital Hub Logistics Dortmund is looking for groundbreaking innovations in logistics – from AI and robotics to smar...
31/05/2026

The Digital Hub Logistics Dortmund is looking for groundbreaking innovations in logistics – from AI and robotics to smart platforms and digital process solutions.

How to apply:
📹 1-minute pitch video
📑 11-slide pitch deck
🚀 Deadline: June 30, 2026

Selected finalists will present their ideas at the Future Congress Logistics 2026 in front of 500+ industry decision-makers in Dortmund.

Apply now 👉 https://digitalhublogistics.de/award/digital-logistics-award-2026/

Săptămâna aceasta le-a adus participanților de la 💚 Rubik Start un nou atelier valoros.🤓 Alături de Radu Grigore, au exp...
30/05/2026

Săptămâna aceasta le-a adus participanților de la 💚 Rubik Start un nou atelier valoros.

🤓 Alături de Radu Grigore, au explorat conceptul de Lean Canvas și au descoperit cm își pot construi mai clar și mai structurat un model de business — unul care îi ajută să își valideze ideea rapid, să înțeleagă mai bine clienții și să ia decizii mai bune încă din fazele incipiente.

Mulțumim, Radu, pentru claritatea și deschiderea cu care ai ghidat participanții prin acest proces. 🤗 Ne bucurăm că ai fost alături de noi!

On Tuesday, at 𝐌𝐢𝐱 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡, we turned networking into a more relaxed and authentic experience.Together with Ludic - joc...
29/05/2026

On Tuesday, at 𝐌𝐢𝐱 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡, we turned networking into a more relaxed and authentic experience.

Together with Ludic - joc & minte, we discovered that play can be more than just entertainment — it can become 🎲 a powerful way to learn, connect, and better understand the people around us.

🥳 Through games, challenges, and interactive moments that moved everyone away from the classic “stand around and introduce yourself” format, people opened up more easily, and connections felt real from the very beginning.

A huge thank you 🙏 to the team at Ludic - joc & minte for being with us throughout the entire day and for reminding us that learning can happen in the most engaging and natural ways.

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