EUROINVENT 2025 / A Showcase of Global Creativity and Innovation

The 17th edition of EUROINVENT – European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation was successfully organized on-site from May 8 to May 10, 2025, in Iași, Romania, under the auspices of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) and with the support of the Romanian Government – Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization. The event was organized by the Romanian Inventors Forum, in collaboration with Europe Direct Iași, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, and Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași. This prestigious gathering brought together inventors, researchers, academics, and innovation leaders from around the world, reinforcing EUROINVENT’s role as a leading platform for advancing creativity and international knowledge exchange.

Moderated by Dr. Andrei Victor Sandu, President of the Romanian Inventors Forum, the opening ceremony featured powerful messages and institutional support from:

• Mihai Chirica – Mayor of Iași
• Ionuț-Ovidiu Toma – Vice-Rector, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
• Doina Banciu – President, Academy of Romanian Scientists (AOSR)
• Andrei Alexandru – President, National Authority for Research, Ministry of Education and Research
• Petrică Vizureanu – Chairman of ICIR EUROINVENT

These distinguished guests emphasized the importance of fostering innovation through cross-sector collaboration and international cooperation.

EUROINVENT 2025 attracted a remarkable 646 invention and research project registrations, with 611 entries evaluated by a qualified jury of Romanian and international experts. The evaluation was based on novelty, usefulness, design, affordability, and overall impact, along with additional criteria such as feasibility, originality, market potential, and social contribution.

• Countries represented: 37
• Total Visitors: 10,000+
• International inventions: 43%
• National inventions: 57%

Several prominent international delegates received the Ambassador of Innovation Award for their efforts in promoting global innovation. Awardees hailed from Malaysia, Poland, Italy, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Iran, Moldova, and Bulgaria.

Complementing the scientific exhibitions, attendees enjoyed artistic performances and participated in the Book Salon Award Ceremony, where distinguished academic publications from the past two years were evaluated and awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, along with Special Prizes.

Held in parallel from May 8–9, 2025, the 11th edition of the International Conference on Innovative Research (ICIR EUROINVENT) focused on advanced topics in Materials Science and Engineering. It welcomed researchers, engineers, and academics from across the globe to share and publish their latest findings.

Academic Contributions and Publications

Accepted conference papers were published in high-impact journals and platforms including:

• Springer Proceedings in Materials
• MDPI Journals: Materials, Coatings, Crystals, Applied Sciences, Micromachines, Magnetochemistry (Q1 & Q2)
• Archives of Metallurgy and Materials
• European Journal of Materials Science and Engineering
• International Journal of Conservation Science

Scientific Sections

1. Synthesis and Characterization of Materials
2. Technologies for Materials Engineering
3. Applications of Materials
4. Materials and Life Sciences

With its strong international turnout, scientific rigor, cultural programming, and institutional backing, EUROINVENT 2025 stood out as a benchmark event in the global innovation calendar. By bringing together great minds from academia, industry, and policy, the event continues to demonstrate how inspiration meets application, helping inventors leave a lasting global impact.