Demo Day: UBB Student i-Lab

On December 10, 2025, the Demo Day event took place, serving as a landmark moment dedicated to showcasing innovative projects developed by students, which demonstrated creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical solutions to real-world societal challenges.

The participants presented their concepts to a jury of experts, and the projects were evaluated based on their level of innovation, potential impact, and sustainability. At the end of the event, the winners of the edition were announced.

🥇 1st Place – FoodMate

Team: Dutu Alexandru Ștefan

The FoodMate project tackles one of the most pressing global issues: food waste. The proposed solution is an intelligent application that uses artificial intelligence to monitor household food items, predict expiration dates, and recommend optimal consumption solutions.

Additionally, the application connects users with local merchants offering products nearing their expiration date at discounted prices, creating benefits for both consumers and businesses. In this way, FoodMate helps reduce waste, optimize costs, and promote responsible and sustainable consumption habits.

🥈 2nd Place – Find Your Essence

Team: Antonia-Patrisia Toth

Find Your Essence is an innovative web platform that helps users identify the perfect fragrance based on their personality and olfactory preferences. Through an interactive questionnaire, the application analyzes users’ responses and provides personalized recommendations, along with the option to make a direct purchase.

The concept adds significant value to the perfumery industry by combining technology with a personalized shopping experience.

🥉 3rd Place – Ecological Cat Litter

Team: Bara Timeea

The Ecological Cat Litter startup offers a sustainable alternative for pet care by importing and selling in Romania a cat litter made from natural tapioca, which is fully biodegradable and safe.

Market entry is planned through established online platforms, with a later expansion into specialized retail. The company will manage the import, branding, and marketing of the product, targeting consumers seeking premium and eco-friendly solutions.

🎨 Creativity Award – Lemoneria

Team: Iacob Francesco Fiorello

The Creativity Award was given to the Lemoneria project, a fresh and appealing concept that offers a space dedicated to serving lemonades, cocktails, and refreshing beverages made from premium ingredients. The idea stands out for its visual identity, the experience it provides to customers, and its potential to become an urban hotspot.