The Insitute is dedicated to both fundamental research and applied clinical studies in viral epidemiology, viral vaccines, viral nucleic acid infectivity, immunity in viral infections, antiviral chemotherapy. In the last three years IVN has developed important research programs not only in the domain of viral diseases of public health relevance (AIDA, viral hepatitis, respiratory viral diseases, emerging viral diseases), but also in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, cancer, antiviral and antitumoral therapy, with significant results in health care. The Institute bridges the gap between clinical investigation and the application of basic science in order to understand the pathogenesis of the infectious diseases, their diagnosis and optimal management, prevention and control. Multidisciplinary groups are studying different aspects of infectious diseases> from epidemiology and field work, to patient’s care, from the relationship between the host immune response and the pathogen’s virulence factors, to molecular genetics and vaccine design.

Simple Capital is a private investment vehicle, founded by Andrei Pitis - tech entrepreneur, angel investor and advisor, with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry in Romania and the United States and five successful international exits. Simple Capital generally invests in technology startups, and mentors them to support accelerated growth locally and internationally, as well as help them reach next investment rounds.

In the Romanian business environment there are many technology projects with great potential, which can be developed with funding and know-how. Through eMAG Ventures we want to create real added value and contribute to a rapid scaling of businesses, thus producing a visible impact in the digital economy. We are talking about accelerating investments, intended for those companies that can grow rapidly with the help of technology and that can become the future unicorns. We want to finance companies with ambition and vision, which will contribute to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Romania