The 14th edition of Innovation Labs is about to begin!
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The Innovation Labs program is a university-based tech startup accelerator dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation among students and young professionals. Now in its 14th edition in 2026, the program has supported nearly 768 teams from 25 universities, with a total alumni startup valuation exceeding €200 million.
This year the event will feature one intensive hackathon in Bucharest, however, acommodating participants from all the country and offering them the opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and develop solutions for real-world challenges.
Orange Fab proudly supports the Innovation Labs program, actively participating as mentors and jury members while providing guidance and expertise to foster innovation and collaboration among emerging startups.
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13/18 March
End of registration for regional/Bucharest teams
2
21-22 March
Selection Hackathon in Bucharest
3
March-May
12 Workshops
2 Bootcamps
8 Unplugged Talks
1 Boost Day
Progress Follow-up
2 Bootcamps
8 Unplugged Talks
1 Boost Day
Progress Follow-up
4
25 May
Demo Day
5
After
Alumni Support
Program 2026
8 Tracks
- Agriculture
- Consumer Tech
- Cybersecurity
- DevTools
- Digital Health
- Digital Infrastructure
- Retail & E-commerce
- Sustainability
3 Team Categories
Student-driven Team
University Research Spin-off
Senior Team
