On October 2nd, 2025, Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ), in collaboration with the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași (TUIASI), presented the SustainX program during the workshop “MedTech North-East: Current Landscape and Future Development Directions”, organized by the North-East Regional Development Agency.
The event brought together representatives from regional authorities, entrepreneurs, and innovators, providing a relevant context for the presentation of the SustainX programme – a European initiative aimed at supporting SMEs that develop digital and sustainable solutions, seeking strategic partnerships and preparing for major funding opportunities in 2026.
📌 Event Agenda:
- 10:30 – Welcome coffee
- 11:00 – RISEMED4EU Project Presentation and Objectives – Alina Căpitanu (External Projects Head of Office @ ADR NE || Vice President @ IMAGO – MOL)
- 11:30 – MedTech North-East: Current Landscape and Development Directions – Moderator: Cătălina Luca (University Lecturer @ UMF Iași || Management Consultant @ IMAGO MOL)
- 14:00 – SustainX Program Presentation for Innovative and Sustainable SMEs (hybrid section – also available online) – Cristina Baghiu (Chairwoman of the Board @ DIZ EDIH) Presentation used during the event AVAILABLE HERE.
- 14:30 – Networking lunch
The SustainX presentation was delivered in hybrid format, available both online and physically, at Grand Hotel Traian Iași. The session gathered over 35 participants interested in accessing European innovation tools, support for sustainable development, and interregional collaboration opportunities. Attendees benefited from a dynamic networking experience and idea exchange with industry experts.
SustainX for SMEs Build, Partner, Unlock EU Innovation
You can watch the full recording of the session through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cPnbdptvM4
