# ABQ Institute — llms.txt
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> ABQ Institute is an independent research and education institute based in Timișoara, Romania, focused on AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and emerging deep technologies. We deliver expert dialogue events, structured training programmes, and board-level advisory for organisations across Europe.

## About

- **Full name**: ABQ Institute
- **Legal name**: Asociația ABQ Institute
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Location**: Str. Gheorghe Lazăr nr. 3, ap. 1, Timișoara 300081, Romania
- **CIF (Tax ID)**: 50498374
- **CUI**: 50498374
- **Focus**: AI · Blockchain · Quantum · Biotech · Space · Defense
- **Website**: https://abq.institute
- **Contact**: info@abq.institute
- **Contact page**: https://abq.institute/contact

## Programmes

### ABQ Dialogues
Expert-led public discussions on AI, blockchain, quantum, and their societal impact. Season 1: 10 sessions, 35+ speakers, 1,000+ professionals engaged, rated 4.35/5 by 135 respondents. Each session is recorded and published as long-form analysis on Substack.
- URL: https://abq.institute/dialogues
- Substack: https://abqinstitute.substack.com

### NextGen Programme
Deep-tech entrepreneurship training for researchers, students, and technologists. 8 days over 4 weekends. Covers AI/blockchain/quantum fundamentals, customer discovery, MVP development, and venture launch. Delivered at universities, innovation hubs, and corporate teams.
- URL: https://abq.institute/nextgen

### NextGen Enterprise
Customised corporate innovation programme. Three-phase approach: Discovery, Validation, Scale. Designed for corporate innovation directors, L&D heads, and CTOs.
- URL: https://abq.institute/enterprise

### Research & Advisory
Independent AI readiness assessments, technology capability profiling, and board-level technology advisory. Fully tool-agnostic, not tied to any vendor or implementation business.
- URL: https://abq.institute/research

## Key Facts

- 1,000+ professionals in network
- 35+ expert speakers across Season 1
- 6 published long-form articles on Substack
- Average session rating: 4.35/5 (135 survey responses)
- Highest-rated session: 4.71/5
- Partners include: imec.istart, Austrian Blockchain Center, FABER, UPT, Visma, Growceanu

## Co-Founders

- Adrian Erimescu — Serial entrepreneur, 25+ years, co-founder of Imobiliare.ro, Growceanu, FABER
- Dr. Valentin Muresan — Deep-tech entrepreneur, 20+ years in quantum computing, UPT Masters programme lead
- Mihai Suta, MBA — Strategic operations specialist, AI transformation and organisational change

## Pages

- Home: https://abq.institute/
- Dialogues: https://abq.institute/dialogues
- NextGen: https://abq.institute/nextgen
- For Organisations: https://abq.institute/enterprise
- Research & Advisory: https://abq.institute/research
- About: https://abq.institute/about
- Manifesto: https://abq.institute/manifesto
- Contact: https://abq.institute/contact
- Privacy Policy: https://abq.institute/privacy
- Cookie Policy: https://abq.institute/cookies
- Sitemap: https://abq.institute/sitemap.xml

## Social

- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/abq-institute/
- Substack: https://abqinstitute.substack.com
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/p/ABQinstitute-61567160464087/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/abq.institute/