{"id":1273,"date":"2025-06-18T21:10:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T21:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/?page_id=1273"},"modified":"2025-11-04T20:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:13:02","slug":"ce-este-hria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/en\/ce-este-hria\/","title":{"rendered":"What is HRIA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1493829267800{padding-top: 70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The project \u201cRomanian Hub for Artificial Intelligence \u2013 HRIA\u201d is developed under the framework of the Smart Growth, Digitalization and Financial Instruments Programme 2021\u20132027 (PoCIDIF), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Priority Axis 4 \u2013 Development of Strategic Technologies for Europe \u2013 STEP, Call PCIDIF\/709\/PCIDIF_P4\/OP1\/RSO1.6\/PCIDIF_A12 \u2013 Action 4.1 \u2013 Support for the Development of Strategic Technologies for Europe \u2013 STEP, SMIS Code 2021\u2013351416.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The HRIA project is implemented by the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, as the main beneficiary, in partnership with six nationally representative universities: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, West University of Timi\u0219oara, \u201dGheorghe Asachi\u201d Technical University of Ia\u0219i, Politehnica University of Timi\u0219oara, University of Bucharest, Babe\u0219-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca. Additionally, eight innovative SMEs were selected through a competitive and transparent process to contribute to the project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HRIA aims to develop a national ecosystem of excellence in Artificial Intelligence, distinguished by its unique scope in Romania in terms of research, development, and innovation activities, as well as its tangible economic impact. The project serves as a catalyst for consolidating the efforts of Romania\u2019s AI community, enhancing its visibility and influence at European and global levels. It fosters the creation of national resources for AI development and innovation, supporting all sectors of society.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-bd303ee9e5ec96a98021041be04e1325.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-bd303ee9e5ec96a98021041be04e1325.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-bd303ee9e5ec96a98021041be04e1325 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-bd303ee9e5ec96a98021041be04e1325 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-bd303ee9e5ec96a98021041be04e1325 alignnone  vc_custom_1762276379607 enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" ><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap\" style=\"\"><a class=\"layzr-bg rollover rollover-zoom dt-pswp-item pswp-image\" href=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure3_new.png\" title=\"\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"720\" data-large_image_height = \"720\"  style=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20400%20400&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure3_new-400x400.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure3_new-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure3_new.png 720w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 400 \/ 400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/en\/ce-este-hria\/figure3_new\/\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750280294416{padding-bottom: 70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HRIA is designed to reach the critical mass of researchers and infrastructure required to establish a robust AI ecosystem. It acts as a focal point and attractor for national efforts in AI, enhancing Romania\u2019s scientific potential and enabling the development of market-ready AI technologies applicable across multiple sectors. The project\u2019s general and specific objectives were formulated based on a comprehensive SWOT analysis of Romania\u2019s AI landscape, positioned within the European and global context, conducted over a period of more than three years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The achievements in developing AI-based systems and services, the national distribution of the consortium, and the collaboration with SMEs will facilitate the widespread adoption of the Hub\u2019s results across the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The HRIA project is structured around four core concepts, integrated into continuous feedback loops:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Promoting research excellence<\/strong>: advancing top-tier research in trustworthy AI and implementing AI systems based on validated outcomes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fostering innovation and technology transfer<\/strong>: achieving high levels of innovation and facilitating the development of AI-based products and services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancing economic competitiveness<\/strong>: leveraging project results to support sustainable economic growth in Romania<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stimulating cooperation<\/strong>: building and maintaining a vibrant national network for AI collaboration, driven by synergies between academia and industry, and engaging all relevant stakeholders around RDI topics and identified societal needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-1aec7a48da6a38c7c87ed14d7d3bf447.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-1aec7a48da6a38c7c87ed14d7d3bf447.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-1aec7a48da6a38c7c87ed14d7d3bf447 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-1aec7a48da6a38c7c87ed14d7d3bf447 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-1aec7a48da6a38c7c87ed14d7d3bf447 alignnone  vc_custom_1762276137622 enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" ><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap\" style=\"\"><a class=\"layzr-bg rollover rollover-zoom dt-pswp-item pswp-image\" href=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure1_new-scaled.png\" title=\"\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"2560\" data-large_image_height = \"572\"  style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20800%20178&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure1_new-scaled-800x178.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure1_new-scaled-800x178.png 800w, https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Figure1_new-scaled-1600x356.png 1600w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 800 \/ 178\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" width=\"800\" height=\"178\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/hria.upb.ro\/en\/ce-este-hria\/figure1_new\/\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; 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