Orange Romania’s acceleration program and Romania’s first corporate accelerator, Orange Fab, amplifies the power of collaboration between corporations and startups, to facilitate Romanian entrepreneurs’ access to global opportunities for growth and impact.
With its latest cohort, the Orange Fab acceleration program has welcomed four new startups into its ecosystem. These businesses will benefit from new technologies, mentorship, and connections to facilitate their scaling journey and to broaden the reach in respective industries. The program is part of an international network operating in 20 countries across 3 continents.
Romania’s tech ecosystem has been steadily growing as an innovation hub, fueled by competitive engineering talent and scaling entrepreneurial ventures. Within this context, Orange Fab works as a launchpad for startups with global aspirations, by connecting entrepreneurs to critical resources — ranging from mentorship and technology support to potential corporate partnerships.
With the addition of PROCESIO, Ogre.ai, Xfleet, and .lumen, Orange Fab’s portfolio has reached a total number of 54 companies. By participating in this accelerator, startups can partner with corporations that become active collaborators in helping early-stage ventures scale faster and smarter. This focus on partnership is what sets Orange Fab apart as an accelerator — beyond the financial and infrastructural backing, it creates pathways for startups to integrate into a wider ecosystem.
PROCESIO – The Simplification Engine for Complex Processes
Automation is a key driver of digital information today, and PROCESIO enables companies to streamline complex workflows without spending months — and fortunes — on development. Built as a platform that accommodates no-code, low-code, and full-code needs, PROCESIO removes traditional barriers between non-technical and highly technical teams, allowing them to collaborate on automation and integration projects with remarkable speed.
One recent successful deployment showcasing adaptability is PROCESIO’s work with the global logistics giant DHL Express Romania. By automating the generation of Unique Transport Codes (UIT), the platform decreased manual labor while ensuring ongoing compliance with fiscal regulations.
Ogre.ai – Rethinking Energy Management with Intelligence
The energy industry is facing an increased degree of uncertainty and rapid transformation. From the transition to renewables and the integration of decentralized networks to the growing concerns on operational efficiency, this industry requires precise forecasting and analytics. Enter Ogre.ai, a Romanian venture using artificial intelligence to provide an advanced Energy Forecasting platform, designed to address each of these challenges.
What sets apart Ogre.ai is its comprehensive approach to energy forecasting and optimization. The platform delivers accurate predictions for production, consumption, and grid losses, helping both large-scale producers and smaller operators to navigate market volatility. Their mission is especially useful given the ample use of renewable energy, where just a 1% grid loss reduction would translate into saving over $6B worldwide annually.
Xfleet – Taking the Guesswork Out of Logistics
Logistics can be notoriously complex, involving everything from route optimization and fleet management to real-time tracking and customer communication. Xfleet solves this with a cloud-based platform that replaces the mix of spreadsheets, paper logs, and separate GPS trackers with advanced route optimization, AI-powered dispatch, and integrated analytics into a single system.
One of Xfleet’s most appealing features for business owners is its hardware-free approach. Drivers install a mobile app on their smartphones, which eliminates the need for additional devices and makes onboarding easier. From there, real-time tracking and predictive ETAs give dispatchers the insights they need to optimize routes on the go.
On top of their integration with different tools and technologies, Xfleet have also created personalized approaches for key industries like waste management, last-mile logistics or TMS and international transport.
.lumen – Empowering the Blind
.lumen is a Romanian startup on a mission to empower visually impaired individuals through cutting-edge assistive technology. By combining advanced sensors, AI, and ergonomic design, .lumen is developing a solution that simulates the support of a guide dog, offering users greater independence in navigating their surroundings. They are also the first Romanian startup financed by The European Innovation Council–EIC Accelerator, as a recognition for its potential and for the tangible benefits it can bring.
At its core, .lumen’s technology is about blending robotics with an empathetic understanding of its end users. The team places a strong emphasis on reliability and ease of use, recognizing that solutions in this space must be both exceptionally robust and user-friendly. With the support of mentors and partners, .lumen aims to refine its product for widespread adoption, ultimately helping to close the accessibility gap and improve quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Scaling Through Business Partnerships
The Orange Fab acceleration program describes itself as a win-win business partnership, designed to support scaling businesses through their go-to-market journeys in a personalized way that includes dedicated mentorship and faster validation through their network partners.
By bridging the gap between corporate infrastructure and innovators, Orange Fab supports Romania on its way to becoming a powerhouse in European tech, driven by the belief that growth is best achieved collectively through partnerships that foster breakthroughs and shared success stories.
