TEX-DAN project meeting Iași i Chișinău 25-26 March

The TEX-DAN project meeting took place on 25 and 26 March 2026 in Iași and Chișinău, hosted by Reginnova NE Association and Moldavian Technical University -ZIP House.

In addition to advancing project activities, the meeting provided an opportunity to connect with local SMEs and gain deeper insight into the region’s culture, traditions, and textile sector.

Day 1 : Meeting and Industry Visit - Iași, Romania

The first day began at Lab1 premises, where partners gathered to discuss Activity 1.5 – Status of Regional Action Plans. During the joint workshop, each partner presented their approach and timeline for organizing workshops focused on implementing actions derived from the TEX-DAN strategy.

This was followed by discussions on Activity 3.4 – Establishment of Danube Circ-TEX Value Chains and the development of the TEX-DAN contest trademark.

The day concluded with a visit to Kitty Fashion Factory, a local well-established textile manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in women’s fashion, producing a wide range of apparel categories.

Meeting discussion on Danune Circ- TEX value chain

Day 2: Local Production Sites, Meeting and Academic Collaboration, Chișinău, Moldova

On the second day, partners visited two local fashion producers :

Georgette, specializing in premium women’s collections defined by classic elegance
Casmani, focused on handcrafted toys made of natural materials

The meeting then continued at the Technical University of Moldova, where discussions covered:

Activity 3.6 – TEX-DAN Cluster and
Activity 3.4 – Establishment of Danube Circ-TEX Value Chains

The meeting was followed by the “TEX-DAN Value Chains Pitching”, a dynamic matchmaking forum where ZIP House startups and pilot companies presented their circular innovations to the consortium.

To support international collaboration, participants were encouraged to prepare one-page pitch decks highlighting their production capabilities and partnership goals. These served as practical roadmaps for cooperation, while project partners acted as strategic scouts—identifying promising synergies and initiating cross-border partnerships.

After meeting, the partners gathered for a dinner to experience Moldovan culture, customs, and gastronomy. The ZIP house organized a traditional dinner at Castel Mimi, a renowned winery and architectural landmark dating back to the late 19th century, which was excellent way to experience local customs, architecture and world-famous vines.

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