Request for Proposals (RFP) EIT Community Officer of the EIT Community Hub in Romania

EIT Food CLC North-East Sp. z o.o. (hereinafter “EIT Food”) is pleased to announce this Request for Proposals (RfP) aimed at identifying a qualified supplier (hereinafter referred as “provider” or “supplier”) to carry out the EIT Community Officer role in Romania. This RfP is issued on behalf of the EIT Community SRI/RII Cluster, a collaboration between all EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (hereinafter “KICs”), with the possibility of changes in participating EIT KICs over time.

The selected provider will act as the central operational and coordination point for EIT Community activities in Romania, strengthening the visibility and impact of the EIT Community at local, regional, and national levels. The EIT Community Officer (hereinafter “ECO”) will be responsible for implementing joint activities, engaging diverse stakeholder groups, and fostering synergies between the EIT KICs to maximise community outreach and innovation uptake, acting as the one-stop shop for EIT Community activities in Romania.

With regards to the eligibility requirements, applicants must have physical presence in Romania as a legally registered entity within the country. 

This RfP covers the period starting on January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026. Pending evaluation and funding availability, it may be extended for an additional period of 12 months (2027) and further for an additional period of 12 months (2028). In total the RfP covers the period of up to 36 months. 

Submission deadline: December 14, 2025, at 23:59 CEST.