Read the e book
Friday, April 4, 2025 (1st day)
9.30 – Official opening
10.00 – Presentation of each participating country
11.20 – 12.10 Attending a class hour where students learns concepts about business planning,
financial management, startup creation, creating business models, analyzing case studies and
business dynamics
12.15 – 12.30 Snack stop time
12.30 – 13.30 Information and organization of the program for the National Fair of Practice
Companies competition, 05.04.2025
– PSI training and road traffic
14.00 - Visit to the Braunstein Palace, the exhibition The Power of the Romanian Leu
Currency. The History of Money in Romania organized by the National Bank of Romania,
Iasi Branch in partnership with City Hall of Iasi and the Regina Maria Municipal Museum.
15.30 – Lunch
Saturday, April 5, 2025 (2nd day)
9.00 – Opening of the National Fair of Practice Companies “Steps to Success – 11th Edition” –
National Stage – April 2025 – Hall of Lost Steps – Al. I. Cuza University Iași
10.30 – Information and presentation of the economic activities carried out within the
participating Practice Companies
12.15 – 12.30 Snack stop time
12.30 – Visit to the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEAA) of Al. I. Cuza
University Iași
– Discussions regarding the activities carried out at National Fair of Practice Companies
“Steps to Success – 11th Edition” and what students should apply in the coming days to create
their own practice companies
13.30 – Lunch
15.30 - 16.30 – Assistance in the project evaluation committee in English, to find out what
aspects are important in creating practice companies
The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEAA) is one of the largest economics
faculties in Romania, with over 7,000 students and 133 teaching staff.
The faculty operates in Buildings B and C of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, in
over 8 amphitheaters, 15 laboratories and 19 seminar rooms. There are 2 well-equipped
libraries where students can study and consult current bibliography. Over 1,300 places are
allocated for students enrolled in the FEAA in dormitories on the campus of the “Alexandru
Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.
The mock firm is a modern and interactive teaching method that is successful in Romania,
which aims to develop students’ entrepreneurial spirit by simulating processes in a real
company. Participation in this competition is beneficial for both students and teachers. Students
conduct real negotiations, learn to do business and develop self-confidence. The experience of
directly conducting negotiations and developing team spirit can only be successfully gained at
a job fair.
Sunday, April 6, 2025 (Free day)
• Cultural tour of the Cathedral of Agia Paraskevi and the Palace of Culture of Iasi.
• Walk in the historic center of the city with emphasis on architecture and cultural heritage, getting to know its rich cultural past.
Monday, April 7, 2025 (3rd day)
9.00 – Attendance at school
9.30 – Activity in mixed teams (Romania, Greece and Turkey) to create mock-up companies and to produce the following materials in digital format:
Presentation of the newly created mock-up company and implicitly of the business idea;
Promotional materials;
Promotion of the newly created mock-up companies in the online environment (website, Facebook page, etc.)
During the Activity in mixed teams
– Snack time 13.30
– Lunch 16-17.30 Visit to the Misavan
Misavan is a Romanian company based in Iași, specializing in the production and distribution of professional hygiene and cleaning products. Founded in 1998, the company has grown significantly, becoming a leading supplier in Romania for sanitary paper, cleaning equipment, detergents, and other hygiene solutions used in both the industrial and domestic sectors. Misavan serves a wide range of clients, including hospitals, schools, companies, and public institutions. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, Misavan has expanded its logistics network across the country and is continuously investing in sustainable practices and modern technologies.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (4th day)
9.00 – Attendance at school
9.30 – 12.00 Travel to our internship partner SC Expert Mind SRL for a meeting with the business community and presentation of business ideas to an evaluation committee made up of teachers and local entrepreneurs. On this occasion, students make a brief presentation of the projects which will be presented next day and receiving suggestions on improving the projects carried out
During the Activity at Expert Mind
– Snack time 12.30 – 14.30
Activity in mixed teams (Romania, Greece and Turkey) for the completion of the work to create mock-up companies
15.00 – Lunch
THE EXPERT MIND BUSINESS CENTER, with a solid experience built since January 2007, with a team that is shaped by a generous number of over 125 specialists in accounting, human resources, audit and legal services, the EXPERT MIND business center brings added value to the national market thanks to the specialized counseling and informational support provided to its partners. Thus, entrepreneurs can make fundamental decisions for the optimization, growth and development of their business.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (5th day)
9.00 – Attendance at school
9.30 – 11.00 Activity in mixed teams (Romania, Greece and Turkey) for the completion of the work to create mock-up companies
During the Activity in mixed teams
– Snack time
11.30 – 13.30 Projects evaluation contest (location: Colegiul Economic Administrativ Iasi) with the business community and presentation of business ideas to an evaluation committee made up of teachers and local entrepreneurs.
14.00-14.30 – Awards ceremony for the student projects
15.00 – Lunch
After 18.00 – Festive dinner