National Innovation Policy Proposal

Accelerating Innovation and Growth through Legislative Action

Early Access to Future of AI Growth

RISE Hub Romania is an independent initiative focused on improving the Romanian’s innovation and entrepreneurship environment through practical, evidence based policy frameworks.

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the Ecosystem to support the policy

Join

the Ecosystem to support the policy

SEIS/EIS Inspired Framework

Initiative inspired by the British SEED Investment Scheme established in 1994.

SEIS/EIS Inspired Framework

Initiative inspired by the British SEED Investment Scheme established in 1994.

SEIS/EIS Inspired Framework

Initiative inspired by the British SEED Investment Scheme established in 1994.

Tax Incentive

A clear tax incentive that rewards private investors backing early high risk innovation.

Tax Incentive

A clear tax incentive that rewards private investors backing early high risk innovation.

Tax Incentive

A clear tax incentive that rewards private investors backing early high risk innovation.

Access to Risk Capital

Mobilising private capital towards sectors with high technological impact.

Access to Risk Capital

Mobilising private capital towards sectors with high technological impact.

Access to Risk Capital

Mobilising private capital towards sectors with high technological impact.

Mission

Resources for Innovation, Startups and Excellence

Our mission focuses on modernising the tax and regulatory environment so that Knowledge Intensive companies can progress from idea to product market fit, and from prototype to scale up. Introducing clear rules, predictable incentives, and measurable outcomes, we aim to unlock new levels of risk capital to support the innovation across the country.

Inspired by the proven success of the UK's SEIS and EIS schemes, we're creating a tax incentive and legal framework tailored to the Romanian and European context.

Portrait of Daniel Hayes, founder of EarlyBird.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RISE hub?

RISE is a national initiative that designs modern policy tools to help Romania mobilise private capital, support innovation, and accelerate the growth of early-stage companies.

Does RISE invest in startups?

No. RISE does not provide funding. We create policy mechanisms that allow private investors to receive fiscal advantages when they support high-risk, high-potential companies.

Why is this important for Romania?

Romania has the talent and ideas, but early-stage capital is limited. A modern fiscal mechanism reduces investor hesitation and helps founders build and grow companies locally instead of relocating abroad.

How does the tax incentive work?

Once approved by the Ministry of Finance, eligible startups can offer investors a tax credit on a portion of their investment, claimed through the annual income tax return.

Who benefits from the RISE framework?

Both angel investors and innovative startups benefit, as the framework reduces investment risk for individuals and increases access to early capital for founders.

How can stakeholders participate?

Investors, founders, and institutions can join the RISE community, contribute feedback, and collaborate on shaping the final legislative proposal.

What is RISE hub?

RISE is a national initiative that designs modern policy tools to help Romania mobilise private capital, support innovation, and accelerate the growth of early-stage companies.

Does RISE invest in startups?

No. RISE does not provide funding. We create policy mechanisms that allow private investors to receive fiscal advantages when they support high-risk, high-potential companies.

Why is this important for Romania?

How does the tax incentive work?

Once approved by the Ministry of Finance, eligible startups can offer investors a tax credit on a portion of their investment, claimed through the annual income tax return.

Who benefits from the RISE framework?

Both angel investors and innovative startups benefit, as the framework reduces investment risk for individuals and increases access to early capital for founders.

How can stakeholders participate?

Investors, founders, and institutions can join the RISE community, contribute feedback, and collaborate on shaping the final legislative proposal.

What is RISE hub?

RISE is a national initiative that designs modern policy tools to help Romania mobilise private capital, support innovation, and accelerate the growth of early-stage companies.

Does RISE invest in startups?

No. RISE does not provide funding. We create policy mechanisms that allow private investors to receive fiscal advantages when they support high-risk, high-potential companies.

Why is this important for Romania?

How does the tax incentive work?

Once approved by the Ministry of Finance, eligible startups can offer investors a tax credit on a portion of their investment, claimed through the annual income tax return.

Who benefits from the RISE framework?

Both angel investors and innovative startups benefit, as the framework reduces investment risk for individuals and increases access to early capital for founders.

How can stakeholders participate?

Investors, founders, and institutions can join the RISE community, contribute feedback, and collaborate on shaping the final legislative proposal.