ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
Connecting knowledge, institutions and markets.
FDBC develops evidence-based pathways for international cooperation, investment, cross-border partnerships and innovation-led growth — translating research into practical economic relationships.
A platform for cooperation
Research that clarifies opportunities and risks.
Strategic dialogue that connects institutions and markets.
Partnership building that moves from conversation to implementation.
Cross-border action focused on sustainable, long-term outcomes.
Economic diplomacy as an applied capability
Economic diplomacy increasingly sits at the intersection of public policy, international relations, investment, trade, research and innovation. FDBC approaches it as an applied field: one in which analysis must lead to institutional dialogue, partnerships, projects and measurable cooperation.
Our role is to help bridge the distance between knowledge and implementation by bringing together public authorities, companies, universities, research organisations and business networks.
What we do
Six complementary capabilities that turn international dialogue into practical cooperation.
Investment & Market Entry
Market intelligence, investment facilitation, entry pathways and institutional navigation for organisations exploring Romania and the wider European market.
Trade & Business Cooperation
Partner identification, B2B dialogue, business missions and cooperation frameworks that connect companies and support durable commercial relationships.
Cross-Border Development
Regional and cross-border cooperation models linking local authorities, economic actors and research institutions around shared development objectives.
Policy & Strategic Analysis
Evidence-based analysis on competitiveness, investment, resilience, innovation, public policy and emerging economic trends.
Innovation Ecosystems
Cooperation between universities, research centres, companies and public institutions to accelerate innovation and knowledge transfer.
Public–Private Cooperation
Structured dialogue and project development at the interface between government, business, academia and civil society.
Priority areas
Our economic diplomacy work is multidisciplinary by design.
How we work
01 · Diagnose
Map the economic, institutional and regulatory context.
02 · Connect
Identify relevant public, private and academic partners.
03 · Structure
Turn common interests into cooperation models, projects and action plans.
04 · Sustain
Maintain the network and support long-term cooperation beyond a single event.
From concept to active cooperation
FDBC develops and supports initiatives that create recurring spaces for dialogue, research and business cooperation.
TRILATERAL FORUM 2026
Romania · Ukraine · Türkiye — an institutional, economic and academic cooperation platform focused on long-term regional connectivity.
E³-GOV THINK TANK
A research and policy platform linking expertise, strategic thinking and public-sector decision-making.
R&D NETWORK
A framework for connecting researchers, specialists and institutions around shared research and innovation priorities.
B2B CONNECT
A digital infrastructure for cooperation beyond the event
B2B CONNECT extends FDBC’s economic diplomacy activity into a permanent digital environment designed to connect companies, universities, research institutes, public institutions, business associations and local or regional authorities.
The platform is conceived as a long-term cooperation layer: participants can build organisational profiles, identify relevant partners, discover opportunities and continue discussions after conferences, missions and institutional meetings have ended.
Its AI-assisted partner matching component is designed to help users identify potentially relevant counterparts more efficiently, while messaging, saved profiles, opportunities, events and notifications support continued interaction over time.
Built for continuity
AI-assisted partner matching
Support for identifying relevant organisations and cooperation prospects.
Organisation profiles
Companies, academia, research, public institutions and associations in one environment.
Direct interaction
Messaging, saved profiles and notifications to maintain active relationships.
Opportunities & events
A shared space for cooperation opportunities, initiatives and future meetings.
Who we work with
Economic diplomacy is inherently collaborative. FDBC works across institutional boundaries to create common ground between actors with different mandates but complementary interests.
✓ National, regional and local public authorities
✓ Embassies, consulates and trade representation structures
✓ Chambers of commerce and business associations
✓ Companies, investors and technology providers
✓ Universities, doctoral schools and research centres
✓ International and cross-border cooperation organisations
Our partners
Looking for a strategic partner in Romania or the region?
Talk to FDBC about institutional cooperation, market entry, investment facilitation, research partnerships or cross-border initiatives.