IncubaThor is an innovative project that addresses the need for sustainability and growth of NGOs in southeastern Romania. IncubaThor supports the development and scaling of the skills of NGO leaders, with a special focus on improving management and leadership competencies through the EMPRETEC program.

 

This initiative lays the foundation for a stronger community by educating and equipping non-profit organizations with the necessary tools to generate a significant impact in the local community. IncubaThor signifies a deep commitment to the evolution of the non-profit sector, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience in the face of current societal challenges.

Objectives

  • Improving leadership and management skills for NGO leaders in southeastern Romania.
  • Developing the sustainability of NGOs through better strategic planning and execution.
  • Strengthening collaboration between NGOs and state institutions to achieve common community development goals.
  • Supporting the first edition of the EMPRETEC program, which included the selection and training of 15 NGO leaders.

Ongoing actions:

  • Organization of dedicated workshops on various topics relevant to the continuous development of the 15 beneficiaries.
  • Initiating coaching sessions with the 2 beneficiaries (Nistor Anișor and Florin Piscociu)
  • Identification of community mapping needs and establishing the plan for the elaboration of the sustainable development strategy

The call for applications for the IncubaThor program has closed. Aimed at NGO leaders and social enterprises in Southeast Romania, the program offered intensive training through the prestigious international EMPRETEC program, customized strategies, and coaching sessions, all aimed at increasing each organization's impact in the community. Applications were accepted until the end of June, and participants were selected based on an application form and a knock-out interview.

  • Application period: June 19 - July 15 (14:00)
  • Selection mode: Participants will fill in an application form, evaluated on the basis of a scoring grid. The first 25 applicants with the highest score will proceed to the eliminatory interview stage.
  • Maximum number of participants: 15 NGO leaders

Following the call for applications, we received 70 applications, and 34 participants were selected for interview. Of these, 15 finalists were validated to participate in the EMPRETEC - IncubaThor workshop, which took place from August 23-31. The participating organizations are diverse in mission and vision, covering a wide range of fields.

EMPRETEC Workshop, Bucharest, 23rd to 31st August 2024

15 beneficiaries of the IncubaThor program completed the EMPRETEC workshop, coordinated by Sorin Matei National Master Trainer and Lead Facilitator EMPRETEC Romania. This is the first edition of EMPRETEC dedicated exclusively to NGOs, an ambitious project that we are implementing together with our partners A.P.A.R and Fundația Comunitară Galați.

I know that everything that follows will be different, coming from the heart. Thank you to each one and all of you together for what you already mean, a corner of the world where I can bring more good into the lives of children and young people with autism, #SuperHeroes of my heart. The rest is about SMART goals, strategic planning, taking risks and wonderful people who will make a difference in their communities - NICOLETA LUPOAE, President of APCA GALAȚI

We are also pleased to announce the list of beneficiaries of this program, representatives of outstanding organizations that contribute significantly to the development of communities in Romania:

We wish them every success and good luck in continuing the activities planned within the IncubaThor program.

For 2 of the participants, Florin Piscociu and Nistor Anișor, coaching sessions and support in developing a sustainability strategy and an action plan for community development are to follow. For the rest, we have planned workshops on relevant topics dedicated to the scaling up of beneficiary organizations.