Together we can make your projects and ideas come to life.
We are the first Academy of projects and ideas from Europe, initiated, created and led by students for students. We offer free mentoring, support and guidance for young social entrepreneurs in creating and implementing their own projects, including close collaboration with schools, institutions and organisations from Romania, but also from all around the world, in order to emphasise the students involvement in their communities.
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Vision and Mission
Shaping the world
of tomorrow
by empowering the youth
of today
Express.
Your perspective and ideas. Share with us your thoughts.
Create.
Bring your input, gather a team, and plan.
Implement.
See how your projects improve the world you live in, and how you have improved in the process.
What did we do so far?
We are a hardworking team of students looking to empower the youth to take the change in their own hands.
The Transylvania College project, in partnership with ThinkUp Academy called The International Youth Summit of Transylvania is the first international conference organised by high school students for students
Over 50
Students involved
1500
Hours of work
30.000€
Money raised
over 1000
Participants
The Board of Directors
Erik Birinyi
President
Daria Pernes
CEO
Briana Olar
Vice president
Andreea-Iuliana Olaru
Public Relations Director
Rares-Andrei Cotoi
Human Resources Director
Ruxandra Sorocianu
Finance Director
Natalia Turcanu
The National Program Executive Director
Alexandru David
The National Program Operational Director
Fabian Domocos
Marketing Director
Delia Iordachescu
Development Director
Our Mentors
Mentors guide ThinkUp Academy students to accomplish their tasks. They offer free help and support throughout the whole journey.
Testimonials
Do not take our word for it
Think-up Academy gave me the opportunity to finalise a project through which I developed my parents' business. The mentors have been supporting me throughout the whole process. I am glad that I had the chance of taking part in this project, and I warmly recommend the Academy to anyone!
Mihai Gîtea
Student, 18 years old
At the Academy I have met competent and motivated people, who have always shown their constant wish to help the people around them. I can say that I have enjoyed working with their mentors and that their information is very useful. Keep up the good work!
Dragoș Dobra
Student, 18 years old
From the moment I contacted the students at ThinkUp, I have been warmly welcomed. My mentor was helping me throughout all the process of choosing a boarding school which met my wishes. I would surely come back to them anytime!
Maria Fereastrau
Student