Romania, swiftly ascending the ranks in the European tech landscape, is home to a network of bustling IT hubs. Bucharest, the capital city, leads the charge with over 70,000 professionals employed in the IT sector, serving as a powerhouse for tech enterprises and multinational corporations*.
Cluj-Napoca, colloquially known as the ‘Silicon Valley of Transylvania’, hosts over 1,000 start-ups and employs more than 20,000 IT professionals, embodying an atmosphere of innovation that is intrinsic to its tech ecosystem**.
(* source: ANIS, 2022) (** source: Romania Insider, 2023, Cluj IT Cluster, 2023)
Cluj-Napoca Cathedral
Iasi Palace of Culture
Another key player is Iasi, a significant cultural, industrial, and financial center of Moldavia. Iasi’s IT sector boasts over 16,000 professionals and is nurtured by the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, blending rich history, academic excellence, and technological entrepreneurship into a thriving tech scene*.
Timisoara, in the west, has a commendable tech workforce of over 14,000, its tech prominence amplified by its ties to the West University of Timisoara, known for its prestigious computer science program**.
(* source: Ziarul Financiar, 2023) (** source: West University of Timisoara, 2023)
Timisoara Union Square
Brasov Black Church
Emerging tech hubs Brasov and Sibiu are rapidly expanding their tech sectors, contributing significantly to the country’s IT landscape. Brasov employs over 8,000 IT professionals, and Sibiu boasts a robust tech workforce of 6,000*.
Furthermore, Romania’s minor cities, including Constanta, Oradea, and Craiova, are making their marks in the IT industry. Constanta’s IT sector employs approximately 3,000 professionals, Oradea over 2,500, and Craiova around 2,000**.
(* source: Business Review, 2023; Transilvania IT Cluster, 2023) (** source: Romania’s National Institute of Statistics, 2023)
Sibiu Central Square
Constanta Casino
Oradea Art Nouveau Building
Craiova Large Lake