Clusters Meet Regions Cluj Napoca 2025

1–2 Jul 2025 | Cluj Napoca, Romania

Diana Chifor

Project Manager

AGROTRANSILVANIA CLUSTER

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

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EU Project Manager with 8+ yrs experience in DIHs, Industry 4.0, clusters & EU programmes (Horizon, LIFE, Digital Europe).

My organisation

The AgroTransilvania Cluster initiative was born from the 20 founding members’ wish to create a nonprofit, independent, non-governmental organisation, with public benefit, that would promote the development of the agro-industrial sector. AgroTransilvania Cluster is an active member of different organisations and associations such as: Romanian Cluster Association–CLUSTERO, The Romanian network for agro-food clusters, Northen Transylvania Clusters Consortium, Danu4AgroInd (Danube Agro-industrial Clusters Network), Monitoring Committee of the National Rural Development Plan 2014-2020, National Networks of Agri-Food Clusters, working groups for the National Rural Development Strategy, Master Food Identity Consortium, Food in Eco Network, Danube Bio-economy Network, and European Cluster Alliance, whilst also developing strong collaboration partnerships in the commercial, development, research sectors, to remind a few, with partners not only from Romania and the European continent (Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal), but from others as well (USA, Iraq, South Korea, Japan, Morocco). Our misson? To be an active and viable partner for research, development and innovation in the agro-industrial field for economic actors at national level and a model of good practices for international collaboration.
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About me

I am an experienced EU Project Manager and Innovation Expert with over 8 years in managing national and international projects, holding a PhD focused on cluster competitiveness and industrial innovation. My expertise lies in strategic project planning, digital transformation, and fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions.

I have played a key role in developing and managing Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs), supporting Industry 4.0 in digital adoption, and strengthening cluster ecosystems. Skilled in technology transfer, strategies, and EU-funded project implementation, I drive initiatives that enhance business ecosystem growth, industrial competitiveness, and cross-sector innovation.

Actively involved in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, H2020 and LIFE programs, I focus on advancing sustainable production, digital adoption, and strategic partnerships to foster long-term economic and technological development.

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Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • coordination
  • information analysis

Speaker sessions (1)

Tuesday, 1 July 2025