Târgu Jiu, Romania – 6–8 July 2026
The 4th ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop (KCTW) focusing on Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty has concluded with five innovative project ideas focusing on data protection, security, and enhancing industry applications.
During the workshop, two project ideas were ideated in groups and discussed, while three additional ideas were proposed. All five ideas will continue to be developed beyond the workshop, with teams deciding on progressing and submitting to relevant funding calls.
Days 2 & 3: From Concept to Proposal
Day 2 began with NCC-RO sharing examples of successful project proposals, followed by intensive sessions on Project Proposal Design, covering goals, specific objectives, and approaches. Participants then focused on identifying resources, stakeholders, and timelines, before defining work packages and posters. The afternoon featured poster presentations and team-building activities.
Day 3 was dedicated to proposal presentations and peer feedback, allowing teams to refine their ideas through constructive critique. The workshop concluded with closing remarks and a recap, followed by a UCB campus tour.
Voices from the Workshop
Participants reflected on the power of connection:
“You can have friends. You can work. But sometimes it does not matter. What is important is the connection, because it opens future possibilities.” — Dariusz Szplit, Manager, University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk
“The event was very structured and well designed. Although we were there to work, it was never made boring. You can discuss a lot during the workshop time, but the real connections and discussions were happening outside the work time, especially when we had the walk in the mountain or over dinner.” — Mohammad Chaoui, Researcher, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
The ideas generated at ARC KCTW #4 will now advance to the next phase, with teams finalizing proposals and preparing submissions to funding calls. This marks a significant step in addressing Europe’s digital challenges through collabora
