The Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava has assumed the role of catalyst for creativity and innovation in the Romanian society, becoming in the last years a national leader both in the number of patent applications and the number of patents obtained. These results were obtained through education and massive involvement of PhD students, master students and even the bachelor’s degree in inventive and scientific creativity, both through the introduction of new curricular activities and through extra-curricular activities carried out in the research centers and research laboratories of the university.

The ICE-USV event includes:

• Invention and innovation salon with exhibition stands for young people (judging and prizes);
• Workshops and presentations about creativity in all social areas (10-InSTED – 10 minutes about Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Design).
• The event hosts workshops and presentations, in a 10-InSTEAD section, on topics related to innovation in science, technology, engineering, art and design, attended by researchers and teaching staff from the University of Suceava and from the country. The presentations are related to the organization and management of research activities and projects, the development of creativity, public communication and dissemination of research results, and the stimulation of entrepreneurship. Part of the 10-InSTEAD presentations are supported by members of the project “Center for Guidance, Association and Counseling in Research Careers for the North-East Development Region of Romania within the Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (COACH USV)“, the only regional center for counseling in research careers for the North-East Region, associated with the European Research Area Talent Platform.