Overview
HUB UAUIM Business 2022 (Acronym: HUB) is the second edition of the entrepreneurship program initiated by the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism (UAUIM). Funded through the Institutional Development Fund (FDI-2022-0573), specifically within Strategic Area D4 (Supporting Student Entrepreneurial Societies – SAS), the project acts as an institutional incubator. It is designed to bridge the gap between creative academic training and the pragmatic requirements of the business world for students and recent graduates (2018–2020) in architecture, urbanism, and design.
2. Adrian Ibric: Leadership & Achievements
Ionuț Adrian Ibric served as the Project Director and Application Author for the 2022 edition, following his successful initiation of the pilot program in 2021.
Personal Role & Responsibilities:
- Project Directorship: Strategic coordination of the entire implementation team (including HR specialists, procurement experts, and activity implementers).
- Grant Writing & Acquisition: Authoring the winning funding application submitted to CNFIS-FDI.
- Curriculum Development: Editor-coordinator for the specialized course materials and pedagogical framework.
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinating with the Order of Architects (OAR) and successful entrepreneurs to integrate real-world mentorship into the academic environment.
Key Deliverables (Personal):
- Course Support Coordination: Leading the editorial team for the “Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Creative Services” volumes.
- Financial & Administrative Reporting: Ensuring compliance with FDI funding regulations and achieving institutional KPIs.
- Mentorship Framework: Designing the structure for the 12+ lectures featuring industry leaders.
3. Main Objectives
- OS1 (Capacity Building): Expanding the implementation team and providing a comprehensive information package on entrepreneurship to at least 150 target group members.
- OS2 (Dissemination): Promoting the benefits of entrepreneurial skills through lectures, interviews, and professional practice presentations for 100 members.
- OS3 (Skill Consolidation): Developing practical experience through modular entrepreneurship courses and dedicated mentoring sessions for 60 members.
- OS4 (Professional Development): Completing professional training with practical workshops focused on business plans and creative service management.
4. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
- Target Group Reach: Enrollment and training of at least 150 students/graduates.
- Knowledge Transfer: Execution of a minimum of 6–12 specialized lectures featuring successful entrepreneurs.
- Practical Output: Generation of at least 2 specialized workshops focused on business plan writing and branding.
- Resource Creation: Publication and distribution of updated course supports (Physical and Digital).
5. Key Deliverables
- HUB UAUIM BUSINESS Course Support: A multi-volume guide (Vol. 1: Legal/Financial; Vol. 2: Entrepreneurial Lectures; Vol. 3: Marketing & Branding).
- The Entrepreneurial Library: A media collection of podcasts and interviews with successful architects and designers.
- Business Plan Portfolio: A collection of startup ideas and projects developed by students during the workshops.
- Institutional Reports: Comprehensive project reports (Raport Proiect FDI 2022) submitted to CNFIS.
6. Links to Downloadable Files
Related documents and reports can be accessed via the official UAUIM research portal:
