This time we present a young entrepreneur who is determined to put her creativity and professional skills to work in her own business. Bánffy Barbara, a product design graduate, is opening a new chapter in her life by starting a business in interior design product development and manufacturing in Covasna County.
From October 12–15, Dubai Harbour will become the hub of the global startup community as the 10th Anniversary Edition of Expand North Star takes place. Year after year, it has become a key meeting point for startups, investors, and innovators.
With the signing of the grant agreements, the winners can now truly set out to bring their ideas to life. In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce those who have taken the leap into entrepreneurship. Today, we’re sharing the story of Nagy Emese, who is building cozy guest houses in Cătrușa, Covasna County, making the most of the stunning natural surroundings.
The SES Program has reached another milestone: the winning entrepreneurs have officially signed their grant agreements, marking the moment when ideas leave the drawing board and begin their transformation into real businesses.
From August 6–10, SIC Feszt took place, where StartUp HUB welcomed visitors to its own tent with a programme of inspiring talks. The programme included thematic presentations, motivational talks, and interactive workshops. These were all designed to give participants practical knowledge and fresh perspectives on entrepreneurship and the world of work.
Between May 27–29, 2025, Transylvania’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will gain fresh momentum through the leadership training series, organized by StartUp HUB. This intensive program is designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders ready to take their companies to the next level. If you’ve been running your business for a while but feel stuck or ready for growth, this program is for you.
On October 6-7, 2024, the AI Expo Europe conference will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest, bringing together over 30 speakers from prestigious international companies. StartUp HUB is a partner of the event, offering the regional startup community and interested individuals significant discounts on ticket purchases, thus opening the doors to an extraordinary adventure in the world of innovation and artificial intelligence.
The StartUp Growth Conference, organised by StartUp HUB, has become a meeting point for young people dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation and took place on Wednesday 4th September in the conference room of the Panorama Boutique Hotel. The event, attended by more than 300 people, reaffirmed StartUp HUB’s mission: to build a community where entrepreneurs and innovators together shape the future and create the values that develop our region and our communities.
Róbert Grüman, co-founder and managing director of the StartUp HUB, presented the goals, results and new non-refundable grants that will soon be available through the HUB at the “New Generation, New Opportunities” entrepreneurial roundtable discussion organised in the Transylvania Café tent in Tusványos. Topics included the first generation entrepreneurial journey, the national market success of a Szekler company and as well the topic of international market entry.
Following last year’s successful cooperation, StartUp HUB is proud to be the official community partner of Expand North Star, which will take place in Dubai Harbour from 13-16 October 2024. This partnership creates a unique exposure, growth and networking opportunity for the startup ecosystem in Transylvania.
