25–26 NOVEMBER 2026, TÂRGU MUREȘ

Unicity Innovation Summit 2026

Two days of workshops and a pitch final, in Târgu Mureș. An open call for early ideas and research across two areas: health and technology.

Get your chance to test your idea in front of leading experts and investors!

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What it is

Idea, mentors & investors

From concept to pitch day. Get validated, mentored, and ready to meet the funders behind Health and Technology projects.

Two verticals

Health

Clinical practice, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and biotech.

Technology

Software, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, semiconductors, and clean tech. Aligned with the EU's STEP critical technologies.

Who it's for

If you have an idea, you can apply.

You can apply if you are
A researcher or PhD student
A clinician or medical professional
A student with a project
An early team or founder
An employee with a side project
You don't need
A registered company
Revenue or traction
Prior funding
A finished product
A technical co-founder

Selection is based on the idea and the team.

What you get
01

Mentoring

Two days of work with mentors from UMFST, RBL Mureș, and partner companies.

02

Pitch final

You present to a jury of investors, academics, and operators.

03

Visibility

Your project reaches partners, press, and the regional network.

04

Next steps

Finalists are introduced to follow-on programmes.

Program timeline

Four phases, from open call to final.

Unicity Innovation Summit runs in four phases, from the opening call for projects in June 2026 to the final event in Târgu Mureș on 25–26 November 2026. Finalist projects compete across two tracks: Health and Technology.

Phase 1 Current phase

Open call

15 July – 31 July 2026

A simple call for projects. No detailed business plan is required at this stage, just a short description of your project idea and your team's contact and identification details.

15 July Call opens
31 July Submission deadline
Phase 2 Current phase

Validation

1 August – 10 September 2026

Eligible ideas are validated by the review committee. Selected applicants are invited to expand their project and are matched with mentors for guidance.

14 August Validation results and invitation to expand
14 Aug – 6 Sep Mentor-supported project development
6 September Extended project submission deadline
10 September The 20 finalist projects are announced
Phase 3 Current phase

Coaching

14 September – 14 November 2026

Finalist teams take part in structured coaching to get investment-ready and pitch-ready: two coaching blocks on business modeling and investment readiness, followed by intensive pitch training.

14 September Coaching kick-off
6 November Coaching phase ends, updated materials due
10–14 November Pitch training
Phase 4 Current phase

Summit

25–26 November 2026 · Târgu Mureș

The finalist teams present their projects, and 5 winners are chosen across the Health and Technology tracks.

Public showcase and 1:1 investor matchmaking
Track finals: Health and Technology
Announcement of the 5 winners
Sponsor reveals
Signing of financing MoUs
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Please send us a short description of your project and your contact details. No detailed business plan is required and it takes about two minutes.

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