Fields of Action

Trade

We connect businesses, networks, national and local agencies to identify opportunities and overcome obstacles pertaining to trade, exports, investments and EU funding for business development.

RISE Institute organises business delegations for British and Romanian companies in conjunction with UK Chambers of Commerce and DIT. We emphasise the "warm contacts" we have developed over the years with trustworthy partners from a variety of industries.

Bootstrapping your partnerships!

Having reliable partners, understanding the local market, regulation is essential for a company willing to explore new markets, export, expand or plant a subsidy abroad, being EU or UK market.  

 

Our partners can facilitate a deep understanding of local laws, regulations, and business practices, offering invaluable support in areas such as business, labour law compliance, tax policies, tailored to the specific needs of foreign businesses.

RISE Institute actions provide a platform for participants to present their products and services, learn about market trends, find partners across different industries for trade, research, re/up-skilling people, EU funds, develop innovative technologies in research projects, and develop collaborations on European and global scale.

Networking is essential for any company, that is why we facilitate conferences and networking activities for Romanian, British, and European businesses, entrepreneurs, universities, researchers, experts, authorities, organizations and policy makers.

Access to EU financing for British large, as well as for SMEs s is another opportunity at RISE.

Research

We believe in an integrated approach by connecting universities, experts, organizations and businesses to generate innovation, and update of new models and technologies.

We aim at creation of research hubs and labs, replicable in different environments. 

Having partners across various industries and universities, RISE Institute provides an insightful connection between academic researchers, industries and businesses to co-create research projects that are both academically rigorous and practically useful.

 

The complexity of today’s challenges asks for a 360-degree view, which implies pluri-disciplinarity and multi-stakeholders solutions.

Innovation and Research is a key priority at EU level, and RISE facilitates connection among relevant partners, from UK, Romania and around Europe to apply for EU funding for the research projects.

Education

By fostering partnerships between academic institutions, colleges, non-formal education organizations and businesses from Romania and the United Kingdom, RISE Institute supports the sharing of best practices in learning and applying of knowledge and skills. 

We see education as an integrated process, aiming holistic development of students: personal, professional, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual and technical. This is possible if we consider a multi-stakeholders approach, considering the simple principle "you need a village/ a whole community to raise a child". 

We connect industry and organizations with high-end education institutions for skilling, up and re-skilling of staff and employees, based on the principles of work-based, distance, and flexible learning.

We see common educational projects where students, professors and experts from diffrent countries,  schools, academic level develop common projects with diffrent perspectives and experiences. 

We see joint degree programs, research collaborations, common educational programs, and exchange programs that enable students and organization to gain international experience and exposure, and to learn from each other. 

RISE Institute offers training and mentorship for start-ups, SMEs and businesses to offer an easier transition between industries and markets.

RISE Institute actions are designed to enhance the quality and relevance of education in Romania, the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.

Health

The COVID-19 outbreak proved around the world that there is a need for policy change in health care system. Nonetheless, RISE Institute advocates for policy change in health, promotes the adoption of new technologies and innovations in medicine.

Working with policymakers, healthcare providers and industry stakeholders to identify opportunities and challenges related to healthcare policy and technology, RISE Institute approach is to engage in evidence-based research and analysis to identify policy gaps and opportunities for innovation. We are collaborating with healthcare providers and industry leaders to develop and promote policies that improve access to care, enhance the quality and safety of care and reduce corruption.

Also, RISE Institute works to promote the adoption of new technologies and innovations in medicine. By working with industry stakeholders to promote the development and commercialization of new technologies we support the transfer of medical technology, and help start-ups and spinoffs to develop new medical technology.

Security and defense

By connecting universities, businesses, experts in security and representatives of national security we create a pipeline for translating academic research into real-world applications.

Overseen by a board of advisors, made up with representatives of universities, businesses and national security, the action would innovative tools and applications that help to protect European values.

RISE Institute approach is to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that brings together the best minds from academia and industry, providing support to help universities and businesses work together effectively

RISE Institute research projects cover a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensors, and communication systems. DSIP's research projects are designed to address the most pressing challenges facing the defense and security industry and to develop tools and applications that can enhance the safety and security of individuals and nations.