Every year, Griffiths School of Management and IT within Emanuel University of Oradea, in partnership with Cityside Education Association organizes the iStart Business Plan competition to support and accelerate entrepreneurship and creativity. The iStart Business Plan competition is intended to stimulate the real process of entrepreneurs seeking funds for start-ups from investors and venture capital companies. Some of the ideas presented in the iStart Business Plan competition have been implemented and are successful.
Since 2015, the iStart competition is also open to external participants.