Our Team
Pioneers in Digital Transformation
DIH4Society is the driving force behind building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable society.
The Digital Innovation Hub for a Smarter, Safer, and More Sustainable Society (DIH4Society) is a key driver of digital transformation and innovation, based in the North-West Region of Romania. Established in 2015, it is officially recognized by the European Commission as a fully operational hub.
Between July 2026 and June 2029, DIH4Society provides digital transformation services worth over EUR 4.5 million in the North-West and South-West regions, free of charge for eligible beneficiaries.
DIH4Society has been selected by the European Commission as an officially recognized hub of the European Digital Innovation Hubs network (edihnetwork.eu).
The funding is provided in equal shares through a direct grant from the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme (grant no. 101256843 — DIH4Society 2.0) and through co-financing from the Romanian State via the Smart Growth, Digitalisation and Financial Instruments Programme 2021–2027 (DIH4Society 2.0 project, MySMIS code 365825).
DIH4Society 2.0 continues the first implementation cycle (2023–2026), during which the hub supported 151 SMEs, 38 public institutions and 12 hospitals and delivered over 1,000 services. By 2029 we aim to support 118 SMEs, 49 public institutions and 25 healthcare organisations. About DIH4Society 1.0
This provides SMEs, public authorities, and healthcare organizations with the opportunity to receive for free specialized services to support innovation and digital transformation (eligibility criteria apply).
For detailed information on other programmes co-financed by the European Union, please visit fonduri-ue.ro.
Our services for you
- We provide state-of-the-art digital services – 100% free of charge for eligible beneficiaries – through projects funded with over EUR 4.5 million.
- We facilitate access for SMEs, public authorities, and healthcare organizations to tailored innovation and digitalization solutions.
- Made possible by the Digital Europe grant and national co-financing through PoCIDIF.
The DIH4Society 2.0 Consortium
Cluj IT Cluster
Consortium coordinator · project management, communication and sustainability
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Partner · digital transformation services, test before invest and training
Bistrița-Năsăud Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Partner · access to financing and investment support
Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Craiova
New partner in DIH4Society 2.0 · innovation ecosystem, events and digital health
We work side by side with our consortium partners – Cluj IT Cluster (coordinator), Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca, Camera de Comerț și Industrie Bistrița-Năsăud and Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Craiova – plus over 50 organisations from technology, education, finance, public administration and research.
We are present in the North-West and South-West regions, through our partners in Cluj-Napoca, Bistrița and Craiova, and we collaborate with organisations across the country – so that our solutions are accessible wherever you are.
Active European Participation
We actively participate in EU-level digital policies and projects – we have signed collaborations with 26 digital hubs in Europe and we are co-founders of international thematic corridors such as SmartHEALTH, North-South Logistics etc.
We are part of prestigious networks such as the European Digital SME Alliance, CyberSec4Europe, and other initiatives that are shaping the digital future.
An expert team, guided by a clear vision
The coordination of the DIH is led by Prof. Dr. Stelian Brad (PhD in Engineering/Robotics and Economics; over 22 years of extensive experience in the software industry; professor at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca).
Executive management is overseen by Andrei Kelemen (Head of Operations and Internationalization; also serving as CEO of Cluj IT Cluster). Our strategic vision is shaped by an Advisory Board composed of internationally recognized innovation experts, led by Florin Paun (EIC Jury Member, technology transfer expert with over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry). Members of the Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) include:
- Dr. Dominique Foray, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – author of the Smart Specialisation theory, which underpins all RIS3 strategies across the European Union;
- Tanya Suarez, CEO of IoT Tribe – entrepreneur and manager of venture fund networks with offices in London, Madrid, and Singapore;
- Margareta Mucibabici (Cheșaru), Public Affairs Manager at UiPath – a global leader in Robotic Process Automation.
The governance structure is made up of representatives of the 4 partners (Cluj IT Cluster – coordinating partner, Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca, Camera de Comerț și Industrie Bistrița-Năsăud and Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Craiova).
Our Team