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Romania takes first place in EU in terms of the amount of agricultural holdings and is one of EIT Food’s RIS countries
Agriculture as Romania’s economic backbone
The agriculture sector in Romania accounts for 5.3 % of the total national Gross Value Added and constitutes circa 29.4% of the total employment. The country is on the first place in the European Union in terms of the amount of agricultural holdings and on the second place in terms of the agricultural population. Distinctive soil and climate conditions of Romania favour diversified production.
Room for Improvement
The Romanian agriculture remains insufficiently mechanized and water withdrawals remain at high level. The R&D sector lacks investments. In 2015, Romania spent around 0.5% of its GDP on scientific research, which represents one of the lowest scientific budgets in Europe. EIT Food can foster Romania’s innovation by creating connections within Europe and supporting the mechanisation of the agrifood sector.
EIT Food Hub in Romania - Impact Hub Bucharest
Launched back in 2012, Impact Hub Bucharest supports the development of entrepreneurial and innovative initiatives with positive impact through coworking spaces, growth and incubation programs, conferences and events and an online platform to digitize our support for entrepreneurs and make it available nationwide. Impact Hub Bucharest is part of the global Impact Hub network that has over 100 locations on 5 continents.
Impact Hub Bucharest has an active role in both innovation ecosystem as a connector and facilitator, but also in the food system as an events and acceleration programs organizer. For Impact Hub Bucharest to represent EIT Food as an EIT Food Hub is a great opportunity to connect the national network of agri-food entrepreneurs and innovators with European opportunities.

Romanian cuisine is a unique blend of different dishes from several European traditions.
Contact Us
EIT Food Hub in Romania
Impact Hub Bucharest, Tudor Arghezi 8-10, Ground Floor, Bucharest, Romania
Website: https://www.impacthub.ro
Email: eitfoodhub@impacthub.ro
News

EIT Food Government Executive Academy 2021: extended deadline for applicants from: Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania
Deadline for application to the EIT Food RIS Government Executive Academy for applicants from: Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania has been extended to April 23th
Results of EIT Food Consumer Engagement Labs selection process, 2021
EIT Food announces that 10 universities have been selected for the EIT Food RIS Consumer Engagement Labs activity, 2021
Applications open for Test Farms: test your agritech solution in the field!
Need help with testing your agritech solution? Apply for Test Farms and validate your product with farmers!
Applications open for TeamUp: find the right co-founder for your agrifood startup
Are you looking for a tech or business co-founder to help you build an impactful agrifood startup? Apply for TeamUp, find the right co-founder and receive training and funding from EIT Food
Recruitment for the EIT Food RIS Fellowships - extended deadline
MSc students and graduates with different educational backgrounds as well as PhD students and post-docs from EIT RIS countries are very welcome to discover job opportunities in the food industry by getting unique, professional, paid 3-6 months internships within the EIT Food RIS Fellowships Action Line