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At ISCED level 2, the integrated optional subject “Robotics and Life” aims to train skills in transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary use of concepts acquired in Physics, Mathematics, Informatics and ICT, to develop research and technical creative skills. It includes designing and assembling models of robots and developing driving algorithms and programmes in simulated working environments.

The AI Innovative Lab focuses on building advanced research and development capacity in artificial intelligence. Its mission is to develop skills and applications in areas such as bioinformatics, computer vision, and natural language processing. The lab also advances research in deep learning and other AI subfields to generate innovative solutions.

Two local communities have introduced 'virtual civil servants'. The creation of this 'civil servant,' based on artificial intelligence, is part of the digitisation process of procedures in the local public administration in Cluj. Galați City Hall also launched a virtual civil servant based on artificial intelligence. The virtual assistant is currently being trained and tested but will soon be able to provide information to citizens on town planning, taxes, fees, and other local revenues.

The initiative aims to create an integrated approach to genomic medical research.

A National Platform of Technologies and Semiconductors has been launched in December 2024 as a priority project aiming to bring together and consolidate the R&D capacities in the area of semiconductors.

All high schools in Romania are being equipped with intelligent laboratories (smart labs), with the Ministry of Education ensuring the funding of 1120 projects through the NRRP. Smart labs offer students the opportunity to personalise learning based on topics of interest and to reflect on their own learning process through the use of AI.

Romania's National Action Plan on the Digital Decade for Romania (2024–2030) aims to enhance the country's digital infrastructure and services. A key objective is to increase the number of edge nodes from 11 in 2024 to 113 by 2030, aligning with the EU's target of 10,000 climate-neutral, highly secure edge nodes. This expansion is part of Romania's broader strategy to improve digital connectivity and services nationwide.

The Romanian National HPC Competence Center (RoNCC) creates a network of skills in High Performance Computing (HPC) and functions as an interface to facilitate access to resources and capabilities in this field, both in Romania and in Europe, through the EuroCC network, as the national contact point for providing support in training activities, technical expertise, access to HPC resources, consulting services and coordination of HPC activities at national level.