For 35 years, the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania has been investing in people and ideas that make a difference. We support excellence in education and innovative research, encourage young people to turn their potential into remarkable results, and build the future starting from Romania’s valuable present. Through our projects, we highlight Romanian talent, creativity, and innovation, thus contributing to an educated, modern, and competitive Romania.
The Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is part of prestigious international networks that support excellence in education, science and innovation. We are affiliated with reference organizations, such as the International Longevity Alliance (ILA), the European Council for High Ability (ECHA), the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC), the European Talent Support Network (ETSN) and the UNESCO Network of Associations and Clubs.
These partnerships allow us to integrate international best practices into our programs, provide expanded opportunities for talented young people in Romania, and strengthen the contribution of Romanian research to the global scientific dialogue.
Our mission
Our mission is to actively contribute to the development of Romania, by supporting excellence in education and promoting research and innovation.
The Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania identifies, supports and promotes talented young people, scientists and valuable projects that can positively change the society in which we live.
Vision for the Future
The vision of the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is that of a Romania in which human and intellectual potential is fully exploited.
We believe in an educated, competitive and innovative society, where talent, work and creativity are encouraged and recognized as essential values for progress.
Our Values
Key Moments IN OUR DEVELOPMENT
International Affiliations
FDVDR Team
- Anca Sandu - President
- Alina Panico - Manager Comunicare & PR
- Lăcrămioara Frăsineanu - Project Manager Scientific Senate
- Diana Marin - Education and Culture Project Manager
- Gabriela Maalouf - Specialist
- Georgiana Pitrop - Asistent Manager Proiect
- Robert David Vasile - Project Manager
- Cătălina Dumitrașcu - Social Media Manager
- Alexandru Popescu - Documentarist
35 YEARS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROMANIA
20 +
MILLIONS OF EUROS INVESTMENTS
130.000 +
PROJECT BENEFICIARIES
50
PROJECTS LAST YEAR
3500 +
AWARDS AWARDED
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