Beyond Borders

From national traction to regional expansion.

A structured program for Romanian companies with proven commercial traction combining curated market introductions, hands-on city immersions and strategic mentoring to accelerate international expansion.

In partnership with

Three markets. Three windows of opportunity.

Madrid

Spain — Southern Europe gateway

23–25 September 2026

Athens

Greece — Southeast Europe hub

12–14 October 2026

Istanbul

Türkiye — Bridge to MENA & Central Asia

Q1 2027

*Agenda, meetings and local stakeholders may change depending on availability and operational constraints. Companies may participate in more than one market immersion.

You've built something real, now you want to take it further.

Beyond Borders works best for companies that have already achieved meaningful commercial traction in Romania and are ready to test or enter regional markets. Not just to explore whether to expand, but how.

  • Proven revenue and commercial momentum in Romania
  • Scalable model — what works here can work elsewhere
  • A leadership team with bandwidth to commit to the process
  • A specific market hypothesis you want to validate
  • Strong fit for B2B services, tech or manufacturing

Four phases from application to execution.

Phase 1

Apply and get selected

Submit the application. We assess traction, readiness and fit for the market you're targeting.

Phase 2

Diagnostic session

A 1:1 deep dive to define your expansion priorities and shape your custom agenda for the trip.

Phase 3

City immersion

Three days on the ground in Madrid, Athens or Istanbul, with meetings, conversations, market reality.

Phase 4

Follow-up sprint

Mentoring to translate what you learned into decisions, actions and next commitments.

Participation fee
€2,000

Per market immersion, excl. VAT.

Travel, accommodation, meals, visa and local transport are not included. Participating in multiple markets immersions requires a separate fee.

Before you apply

What this program does and doesn't guarantee.

Beyond Borders provides access, introductions and mentoring — not guaranteed outcomes. Participation does not guarantee clients, contracts, investment or successful market entry.

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The agenda, meetings, speakers and institutions involved may change depending on availability, local context or logistical constraints outside the organizers' control. Participation is subject to selection and acceptance of the Beyond Borders Program Rules and Participation Terms.

Applications open now

Ready to take your company to the next market?

10 spots for each market immersion.

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