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The unique growth programme that helps Moldovan startups to scale abroad and Ukrainian tech businesses to relocate to the country. Discover a vast network of investors and industry experts, access learning and mentoring opportunities.
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in the Global Innovation Index 2022
A single 7% tax on the turnover in the IT Park
1 day and 3 procedures to register a business in Moldova
Simplified IT Visa Program - work permit for 2 or 4 years
1/3 lower Cost of Living than any Eastern European country
The Covid-19 pandemic triggered the global economic crisis and, shortly later the war in Ukraine brought geopolitical instability in the world. The European tech scene was confronted with a number of considerable challenges and Moldova is not an exception.
These are just some of the ecosystem challenges that Moldova is currently experiencing:
Connect 4 Growth accelerates 12 tech startups from Moldova and Ukraine that solve the most pressing challenges.
The programme offers the perfect environment for learning and networking as well as getting international exposure.
The participants will have a chance to engage in insightful workshops on well-designed topics, mentoring sessions with industry experts and pitching opportunities during Demo Day.
Successful startups will get a complimentary participation at Wolves Summit - one of the largest tech events in Central and Eastern Europe.
Programme includes:
Learn how to scale abroad and tackle the global challenges efficiently during the facilitated practical workshops focusing on the following areas:
Get clarity and a better understanding of your strategy with industry experts. Every startup will have two sessions each to ask questions and get valuable advice.
A day full of insightful pitches and opportunity to network. Every startup will have an opportunity to pitch its solution to a competent jury of international experts, mentors and investors.
Be among the five successful startups who will have their ticket, accommodation and transport covered to participate at Wolves Summit in Wroclaw.
Be among the five successful startups who will have their ticket, accommodation and transport covered to participate at Wolves Summit in Wroclaw.
Discover a vast network of investors, industry experts, partners and mentors to access new possibilities.
Bring your startup to the forefront of innovation in Moldova by getting useful insights through workshops and training sessions.
Explore funding opportunities, introduce yourself and build a network of investors
Access free mentoring sessions with industry experts to receive feedback and assistance
Get a chance to showcase your solution to an international audience. Raise awareness and increase visibility for your startup.
- Tech startups based and registered in Moldova
- Businesses from Ukraine who are willing to relocate to Moldova
- Health Care
- Ed Tech
- Climate Tech
- Energy and Sustainability
- Early stage, MVP and Post MVP businesses who are ready to scale
- Minimum a team of two
This is a constantly updated knowledge hub for tech startups in Moldova, where you can find:
As a substantial part of the Connect 4 Growth project, we conducted a detailed analysis of the Moldovan ecosystem and identified the most pressing challenges the country is currently facing.
On the back of the findings, we built the Accelerator Programme that helps startups in tackling those challenges. The survey results have also created value to the rest of the tech and innovation community in the country.
You can download the results below.
Connect 4 Growth - a unique growth programme that helps Moldovan startups to scale abroad and Ukrainian tech businesses to relocate to the country through learning and networking opportunities in the local ecosystem.
The project aims to boost Moldova's innovation ecosystem and increase local startups' resilience by creating learning and networking opportunities and bringing international exposure and expertise.
Offering year-round engagement through digital events, corporate innovation challenges, and startup scaling activities. Every edition attracts a diverse audience of 2000+ investors, startups, and industry leaders.
Since 2015, Wolves Summit events facilitated over 35,000 meetings between 19,000+ participants. The summit has a network of 170+ community partners globally which includes accelerators and startup operators. In 2021 the company spun out a new startup division called WolvesX supporting large organisations such as LG Electronics, PwC, Garage+, Economic Development Board in Singapore, among others, addressing a wide range of corporate and government innovation challenges.
For more information please wolvessummit.com
is the first nationwide e-park providing a world-class range of services for tech business entrepreneurs and reuniting the largest pool of tech entrepreneurs and talent from Moldova and other foreign countries such as the US, Romania, EU, or CIS.
MITP was launched by the Moldovan Government at the beginning of 2018 as an innovative 7% single tax platform committed to driving the Moldovan tech ecosystem and boosting its competitiveness at the regional level. Its residents have also been offered simplified immigration procedures (IT Visa Program), reduced bureaucratic barriers, and a virtual presence. The e-Park became a regional success, recognized not only in Moldova but also internationally. In 2019, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recognized the Park as one of the best global practices in the promotion and development of the IT ecosystem.
For more information please www.mitp.md
Community Manager, Moldova Innovation Technology Park
Co-lead, Wolves X
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Communications Specialist, Moldova Innovation Technology Park
This is a unique project that focuses on the negative effects of the war on Moldova's tech sector. Connect 4 Growth aims to improve the ecosystem of Moldova in such a complex way that provides education, acceleration, and international exposure to the participants and Moldova itself.
The project is free and is funded by the Polish Aid and UNDP. All parts of the programme, such as an accelerator, a demo day are free to attend for the selected participants.
The expenses of participation in the Wolves Summit, including accommodation will be covered for 5 successful startups (however, travel expenses are not included and should be covered by startups)
The programme will primarily take place in Chișinău, Moldova, including the accelerator programme and a demo day. Wolves Summit event will take place in Wroclaw.
The accommodation expenses of the participants who are not based in Chișinău will not be covered by the programme, except for the participants who will be invited to the Wolves Summit event.
Yes, in case your startup is selected for the participation in the programme, at least one member of a team needs to be present at all sessions and events of the project.
Connect 4 Growth (MoldoInnova) is the joint initiative implemented by UNDP IRH under the Polish Challenge Fund: Innovative Solution for the SDGs, with financial support from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Connect 4 Growth (MoldoInnova) focuses at the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 10 - by bringing knowledge, talent and investments to Moldova through different elements – web platform, accelerator programme and events.
SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 7, SDG 11 – the focus sectors of the project are HealthCare, EdTech, ClimateTech, Energy and Sustainability sectors.
*Connect 4 Growth (MoldoInnova) is the joint initiative implemented by UNDP IRH under the Polish Challenge Fund: Innovative Solution for the SDGs, with financial support from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
