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Project coordinator:
CAMIS Center
National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
Faculty of Indsutrial Engineering and Robotics, room CE204
Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
Project manager: Prof. Catalin G. Amza, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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We are proud to announce the launch of the National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship — a pioneering initiative designed to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence in service of sustainable development and human-centred industry. This initiative is supported by the BOOST-AI project financed by the Erasmus+ programme (project no. 2024-1-RO01-KA220-HED-000246238). This contest invites students, to propose innovative AI-supported concepts, prototypes, or business solutions that address real-world green entrepreneurship challenges within the Industry 5.0 framework. Industry 5.0 goes beyond efficiency and productivity — it places the wellbeing of people and the planet at the centre of the production process. By combining the precision of AI with the creativity of human ingenuity, participants will be challenged to reimagine how businesses can grow sustainably, reduce their environmental footprint, and create lasting positive impact.
Contest Objectives
- Stimulate innovation in AI-supported green business models and sustainable technologies
- Foster meaningful collaboration between students, researchers, and the business sector
- Support the development of practical, scalable solutions to environmental challenges
- Align entrepreneurial activity with the European Green Deal and Industry 5.0 principles
- Build an ecosystem of knowledge exchange between academia and SMEs
- Recognise and reward outstanding talent in sustainable innovation
National Contest links to registration and useful documents
National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship in Romania
National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship in Romania
National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship in Greece
National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship in Poland
National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship in Italy
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National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship in Romania
We are proud to announce the launch of the National Contest for AI-Enhanced Industry 5.0 Green Entrepreneurship — a pioneering initiative designed to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence in service of sustainable development and human-centred industry. This initiative is supported by the BOOST-AI project financed by the Erasmus+ programme (project no. 2024-1-RO01-KA220-HED-000246238). This contest invites students, to propose innovative AI-supported concepts, prototypes, or business solutions that address real-world green entrepreneurship challenges within the Industry 5.0 framework. Industry 5.0 goes beyond efficiency and productivity — it places the wellbeing of people and the planet at the centre of the production process. By combining the precision of AI with the creativity of human ingenuity, participants will be challenged to reimagine how businesses can grow sustainably, reduce their environmental footprint, and create lasting positive impact.
Contest Objectives
- Stimulate innovation in AI-supported green business models and sustainable technologies
- Foster meaningful collaboration between students, researchers, and the business sector
- Support the development of practical, scalable solutions to environmental challenges
- Align entrepreneurial activity with the European Green Deal and Industry 5.0 principles
- Build an ecosystem of knowledge exchange between academia and SMEs
- Recognise and reward outstanding talent in sustainable innovation
Who Can Participate?
The contest is mainly open to students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programmes at accredited higher education institutions from Romania. Participants may be of any nationality, provided their academic or business activities are conducted within the national territory or in collaboration with national entities. However, teams formed by a student and a SME representative (employees or founders of small or medium-sized enterprises operating in any sector) are also strongly encouraged to participate in the contest.
Key Dates
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MILESTONE |
DATE |
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Contest Launch & Registration Opens |
21 May 2026 |
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Registration and Submission of proposals Deadline |
20 June 2025 |
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Expert Evaluation Period |
21 June – 1 July |
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Finalists Announced |
6-10 July |
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Award Ceremony |
To be announced |
Thematic Areas
Projects can address one or more of the following green entrepreneurship themes within the Industry 5.0 context:
- Circular economy solutions and waste reduction technologies
- Renewable energy and smart energy management systems
- Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and bio-economy
- Green mobility and sustainable logistics
- Eco-friendly manufacturing processes and industrial decarbonisation
- AI-driven environmental monitoring and smart resource management
- Sustainable urban development and green infrastructure
- Social entrepreneurship aligned with environmental goals
Prizes & Recognition
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PLACE |
PRIZE |
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1st Place |
250 Euro |
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2nd Place |
150 Euro |
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3rd Place |
100 Euro |
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Special Innovation Award |
50 Euro |
All finalists will receive certificates of participation and will be featured in the contest's official publications.
How to Register
Registration is free of charge and open to all eligible participants. To register, participants must complete the online registration form of the official contest.
Participants must upload all the required documents, as explained in the CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Participants must use the official PROPOSAL TEMPLATE.
Contact & Information
For questions, enquiries, or media requests, contact us at:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://camis.pub.ro/index.php/en/ai-inc-boost-ai
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BOOST-AI Curriculum (EN version)
BOOST-AI Curriculum (RO version)
BOOST-AI Curriculum (IT version)
BOOST-AI Curriculum (GR version)
BOOST-AI Curriculum (PL version)
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