The EDB StartUP 2025 National Competition in Romania has marked yet another successful edition, wherein high school students from across the country have demonstrated their talent in database modeling. Organized by the Adfaber Association, in collaboration with Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science in Bucharest, and sponsored by Oracle Academy, the competition brought together young technology enthusiasts who transformed theoretical knowledge into real-world applicable solutions.
Participants embraced the challenge of designing intelligent database-driven solutions aimed at monitoring and managing information about tourist areas in a city or region. This year’s theme encouraged participants to create advanced digital systems capable of identifying accommodations, restaurants, tourist attractions, and local events, while also providing detailed analyses of tourist flows. This represents a significant step in leveraging technology to address real societal issues.
Guided by dedicated teachers and driven by their passion for technology, students turned theoretical knowledge into concrete solutions, showcasing their database modeling skills and analytical thinking. The projects were evaluated by a panel of IT specialists, who assessed the originality, complexity, and practical applicability of each solution.
Winners of EDB StartUP 2025
Third place
Team PDD for their project “PDD Tours”. The project was developed by students David Plocon Andrei, Dobre Alexandru, and Pufu David from Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science in Bucharest, under the coordination of Professor Elena Dragan.
Second place
Team CXB Enterprises for their project “Buzău Safari”. The project was developed by students Banu Andrei-Ioan and Coculescu Teodor from Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science in Bucharest, under the guidance of Professor Vinț Corina-Elena.
First place
Team CNER DM for their project “Tourist in Iași”. The project was developed by students Darabană Rareș-Cristian, Stănescu Horia, and Huțanu Andrei-Horia from Emil Racoviță National College in Iași, under the supervision of Professor Cerchez Emanuela.
Winners’ experience: Challenges, lessons, and future visions
The students shared their experiences participating in the competition, highlighting the challenges they faced and how they evolved.
“What I liked most about this competition is its real-world applicability. It challenged us to find solutions for a current and concrete problem. It’s not just a theoretical exercise—it gave us the opportunity to develop a solution that can be implemented immediately,” said student Darabană Rareș-Cristian, Team CNER DM, Emil Racoviță National College, Iași.
Watch the exclusive interview with the winners of EDB StartUP 2025!
Competition’s impact on digital education and tourism
EDB StartUP is not just a competition—it is an opportunity for growth and learning for future IT professionals. Through the educational resources provided by Oracle Academy, participants benefited from free courses and guidance in developing projects with real impact on tourism.
The competition highlights the importance of digitalizing the tourism sector, offering an innovative vision of how technology can enhance tourists’ experiences.
“I believe that learning database management is essential for any student who wants to understand information management in a digital world. Whether we talk about e-commerce, artificial intelligence, or tourism, databases form the backbone of digital infrastructure. Participating in this competition provides an excellent opportunity to learn and apply knowledge in a competitive and challenging environment,” said student Dobre David Alexandru, Team PDD, Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science, Bucharest.
Congratulations to all participants for their creativity and determination! We sincerely thank Adfaber for all their work as an Oracle Academy partner.