# Startup Moldova

> Startup Moldova is a nonprofit foundation supporting Moldovan technology founders with mentorship, investment preparation, legal assistance, business education and international connections. Its annual summit brings founders, investors and ecosystem partners together.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Chisinau, Moldova
- **Founders:** National Association of ICT Companies (ATIC) (Institutional founder)
- **Products:** Startup Moldova Summit, Investment Readiness Program, Mini MBA, Diaspora Mentors, Advocacy and Legal Support
- **Notable:** Reported 340+ facilitated founder-investor meetings in 2024., Reported more than 100 startups receiving targeted support in 2024., 2026 summit welcomed 2,000 participants and more than 60 speakers.

## Products & services

- **Startup Moldova Summit** — Annual event bringing together founders, investors, companies and ecosystem partners; includes workshops, networking and the local Startup World Cup competition.
- **Investment Readiness Program** — Two phases covering fundraising preparation and investor matchmaking for launched startups with early traction and a Moldovan connection.
- **Mini MBA** — Case-based business education with ASEM and Chisinau Business School; advertised fee €890 and 10 transferable ECTS credits, subject to completion and recognition rules.
- **Diaspora Mentors** — Connects founders with experienced professionals for individual guidance.
- **Advocacy and Legal Support** — Legal counseling, model documents and policy advocacy addressing startup operations and investor relationships.
- **Startup Database and Community Map** — Startup discovery by sector, business model and founding year; a separate map covers more than 50 ecosystem resources.
- **Partner Perks** — Access to offers from software and service providers, with eligibility and benefit limits determined by each offer.
- **Startup Talks** — Interviews with founders, investors and experts hosted by CEO Olga Melniciuc.
- **Digital Impact for Cahul** — Regional digital transformation initiative launched with a reported project grant budget of 7.8 million MDL.

## Achievements

- Reported 340+ facilitated founder-investor meetings in 2024.
- Reported more than 100 startups receiving targeted support in 2024.
- 2026 summit welcomed 2,000 participants and more than 60 speakers.
- Promptend AI won the 2026 local Startup World Cup competition and qualified for the San Francisco final.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Completed summit; announced partnerships with Unicorn Factory Lisbon, SeedBlink and the MITP/Ukrainian Startup Fund collaboration.
- **2026-10** — Mini MBA site lists a €890 fee and invites registrations for the next 2027 edition; observed during research, not a dated company announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.startupmoldova.digital/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-moldova/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/startup_moldova
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@startupmoldova
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startup_moldova/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupmd
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startup.moldova

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Last updated: 2026-10-08