Actions that key players in the economy can perform in order to create a sustainable environment in Romania
Within the Impact Startup Factory a study has been conducted concerning the actions that key players in the economy can perform in order to create a sustainable environment in Romania. Over 20 major NGOs in Romania participated in this survey. Improving legislation...
New-trition – Food for thought, herbs for a sustainable environment
The story began few years ago, once the team members discovered their passion for cooking and preparing dinner with friends. As they are all preoccupied with nutrition, it has always been a challenge to find reasonably priced organic ingredients. Inevitably, this...
8 startups in the final stage of Impact Startup Factory
These are the winners! Congratulations! 4 minutes, an impactful idea and a good plan, that’s all these teams needed in order to enter the final stage of the program Impact Startup Factory. Cloud Walkers, Say Hello, Via Happiness, iNergy, Real Look, Transylvania...
Via Happiness – Helping children build their emotional intelligence
Family time is becoming more and more challenging in our society, although studies reveal its importance in creating an environment that builds self-esteem and character in children. Dragos, Bianca and Paul are the main characters in the story called Via Happiness,...
Smart Huts – Revolutionizing the Smart Home World
Meet Smart Huts, a software which ensures an efficient management of the commercials spaces through IoT devices (Internet of Things), measuring the processes and the resources consumption. How did it all start, what's the story behind your startup? The property...
Say Hello – Keep calm & shop less
In their efforts to reduce environmental pollution Adriana and Andreea are proposing an alternative solution for renewing the wardrobe. A monthly subscription which offers a variety of dresses for business women who prefer to reduce the number of clothing items they...
TrikeMobil – the special tricycle
One inventive person, one cool invention: TrikeMobil. A special tricycle designed for the ones that care both of their comfort and the environment. How did it all start, what's the story behind your startup? The story starts like this. Since I can remember, I have car...
Hempniture – reinventing furniture
Who would have thought that hemp can be used for furniture? If not everybody, the people behind Hempniture did. How did it all start, what's the story behind your startup? Since 2014, we are promoting industrial hemp with its benefits, products and producers. People...
What’s the “Colour” of Africa?
A Romanian startup might help the economy and families in Africa. How did it all start, what's the story behind your startup? I was volunteering in Africa in 2010 or 4 months, and than, after I returned home I founded a charity called "I have a brick in Kenya". We...
Real Look – the solution that fits you
RealLook helps online shoppers find clothes that fit, by using machine learning to connect them to people with a similar figure. How did it all start, what's the story behind your startup? Real Look started in May 2016, and developed quite quickly. We knew (from ours...
iHelp – One touch donations
Madalina and Vlad wanted to facilitate the donation process, by allowing people to give to others through a monthly subscription. People can support a cause or organization and donate through an app, simplifying very much the entire donation process. How did it all...
Gritty Education – the space dedicated to moms and their children
An education platform for moms and children of 0-2 years, by using techniques and non-formal methods, stimulating the intellectual performances is an idea designed by Liliana and Mirabela. Say hello to Gritty Education and let’s get to know them! How did it all start,...
Cobi Bicycle – Bike your way to a zero waste future!
Elena and Costel militate for the environment protection and ecological means of conveyance by making personalized bikes, adapted to the customer’s needs & wishes. How did it all start, what's the story behind your startup? The sparkle of Cobi Bicycle came 5 years...
Cloud Walkers – reducing the discomfort of wearing high heels
Two high school students, along with their teacher are planning to change the world, to improve the everyday life of women. All that thanks to a revolutionary electro-stimulant shoe sock. How did it all start, what's the story behind Cloud Walkers? It all started in...
I ❤ 2 run- Saving Lives When Doing Sport
Every second matters. This is an insight that Ana Maria and Diana used when they planned to develop a super app dedicated to the sports people who are in a competition/match being meant to reduce the intervention team’s reaction time in case of a medical emergency....
Impact Startup Factory kicked off in Cluj-Napoca
Impact Startup Factory kicked off in Cluj-Napoca with an intensive 3 days bootcamp, where enthusiastic entrepreneurs worked hard to turn their ideas into successfull business plans. From bikes with a roof that can offer you a safe and eco transportation even during...