Startup Moldova

A great startup community is built on the people you meet along the way. Join us at the Investment Academy Wrap Up to reconnect with founders, investors and ecosystem builders, share ideas and kick off the conversations that continue beyond the programme. Whether you joined Investment Academy or are part of Moldova's startup community, we'd love to see you there. 📍 Vino Pizza & Wine 🗓 17 September | 18:00 JOIN US: LINK

What if the AI solution you’re looking for is already out there? And what if your solution is exactly what another business needs? 🤝 On 1 October, Made2Match: AI Enterprise Edition brings together AI startups and businesses for focused 1:1 meetings designed to turn real needs into real opportunities. For businesses: bring a challenge from operations, sales, customer experience, finance, logistics or beyond — and meet startups that may already have the right AI solution. For startups: put your AI solution in front of businesses actively looking for ways to solve real challenges, get direct feedback and explore potential clients, partnerships and new use cases. 📅 1 October 2026 📍 Chișinău (TBC) ⚡️ Side event of Moldova Business Week 2026 Register HERE

Poate AI-ul să-ți găsească startup-ul? Oamenii nu mai caută doar pe Google. Tot mai des, întreabă AI-ul ce să aleagă, în cine să aibă încredere și ce companii merită atenția lor. Așa că întrebarea nu mai este doar „Pot oamenii să te găsească?”, ci și „Poate AI-ul să te înțeleagă, să aibă încredere în tine și să-ți citeze brandul?” Vom vorbi despre SlEO, GEO și vizibilitatea brandului în era LLM-urilor — cum construiești autoritate, credibilitate și prezență digitală. 📅 16 septembrie 2026 🕓 16:00 EEST 📍 ARTCOR, Small Event Venue A1 👉 Înregistrează-te și rezervă-ți locul: LINK

Have a business idea you’ve been thinking about, but don’t know how to turn it into a real startup? 🚀 Women Startup Weekend is a 52-hour hands-on hackathon where you can test your ideas. Join us on 25–27 September 2026 and learn how to use AI and vibe coding to quickly turn your idea into a working product - even if you don’t have a technical background. It’s a weekend to build, learn, connect and take your idea one step further, surrounded by mentors and women who are ready to turn their ideas into action. APPLY HERE Applications are open until 15 September 2026. 💜

Building in AI, deep-tech or tech entrepreneurship? Discover new opportunities for your startup in the U.S. ecosystem Join a curated trip into the American innovation ecosystem and explore pathways to market expansion, investment and partnerships — while connecting with key players and discovering what the U.S. market can offer your startup. 📍 San Francisco + potentially Boston or Austin 📅 November 1–11, 2026 What’s covered? 🏨 Accommodation in the U.S. 🚐 Local transportation You cover: ✈️ Round-trip airfare 💸 Personal expenses 🗓 Apply by September 7: LINK

Got a startup you’re ready to put on stage? 👀 Pitch your startup, meet people from the industry, get your ideas in front of the right crowd - and compete for a pretty exciting prize: 💰 €3,000 ✈️ Fully covered trip to Barcelona 🚀 A spot at StartUp Campus 2026 🏢 3 days at Glovo’s headquarters 🤝 1:1 mentorship + access to the Barcelona startup ecosystem You bring the startup. You bring the pitch. We’ll bring the stage. Apply now: https://startup-moldova.vercel.app/

Contracts, risks, negotiations — the legal side of building a startup matters. ⚖️ Join us for a practical workshop with Cristian Papanaga, Legal Advisor at Startup Moldova, and learn what founders need to know about: • contracts & key clauses • legal risks • negotiations 📅 September 4 | 🕔 17:00 📍 GLIA Impact Hub Register HERE

🚨 We’re extending the application deadline! You now have until September 6 to apply for the Moldovan delegation at How to Web Conference 2026 in Bucharest. 🙌 Here’s what you can get: 🎟 A full conference ticket 🚀 One day at the Startup Moldova booth in the Startup Expo 🎤 A chance to pitch your startup on the How to Web stage Three days. Thousands of founders, investors and innovators. And a great opportunity to connect, learn and get your startup in front of the right people. 👉 Apply by September 6: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JqGyOBnL6P9hz49UgoMp6xhyIQiyMQcomQj6OSHfiPQ/edit

🚀 Vrei să-ți extinzi startup-ul pe piețe internaționale? Vino la un workshop-ul practic despre finanțări, parteneriate globale și rețeaua Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), susținut de dr. Natalia Bolocan (Directoare adjunctă, ANCD). 🗓 21 August | 🕔 17:00 📍 Glia Impact Hub 👉 Înscrie-te AICI

💡Are you a deep-tech or R&D-focused startup looking for funding? Join our online workshop with ZaZ Ventures and Argus AI to learn about EIC, EIT, and other EU grant opportunities available to startups. ZaZ Ventures has helped more than 175 deep-tech startups secure over €1.6 billion in funding. Argus AI was the first Moldovan startup accepted into the EIC Pre-Accelerator programme, receiving grant funding of up to €500,000. Date: August 14 Time: 3:00 PM (EEST) Format: Online Register HERE

How To Web Conference 2026 could be your startup’s next big step! 🚀 Startup Moldova is selecting ambitious startups to join the Moldovan delegation at one of Eastern Europe’s leading tech events in Bucharest. What’s included: 🎟️ Full conference ticket 🚀 A day at the Startup Moldova booth 🎤 Pitching opportunity on the How to Web stage Apply here: LINK

A pitch deck should do more than explain your startup — it should convince investors. Join the next Investment Academy session with Ethan Mayers, Venture Partner at Fairbridge VC, and learn how to structure your deck, what investors look for, and how to avoid common mistakes. ⏳11 august 🕞04:00 PM (EEST) Register here: LINK

Pe 14 august, vă invităm la un atelier de inovare dedicat noului Plan de acțiuni pentru guvernare deschisă 2026–2028, organizat împreună cu Cancelaria de Stat. Vom discuta despre: 💡 date deschise; 🚀 GovTech; ⚖️ sandbox-uri de reglementare; 🤝 achiziții publice pentru inovare; și alte inițiative care pot contribui la dezvoltarea ecosistemului de startupuri din Moldova. 📅 14 august | 08:50–12:00 📍 Glia Impact Hub Înregistrare: LINK

🤩 💶 Pitch your startup for a chance to secure a €150,000 investment. Applications are now open for PROWpeller, the official startup competition of PROW Conference, powered by Vest Ventures. This year, the grand winner will have the opportunity to secure a €150,000 investment from Vest Ventures. 👉 Check the competition guidelines and apply: https://prow.ro/prowpeller

🚀 New Partner Perk for the Startup Moldova Community Planning to expand your business to Romania? Through our partnership with FINTAXY, founders can access: ✅ Free company incorporation in Romania ✅ 50% discount on accounting services for the first 3 months Learn more: LINK

🚀 Cauți investitori pentru startupul tău? Dacă dezvolți un startup AI-powered și ești la etapa pre-seed sau seed, cu tracțiune și un plan clar de fundraising, merită să aplici la TechVillage. Timp de 3 zile, vei avea ocazia să te întâlnești cu investitori activi din UE, Balcanii de Vest și țările Parteneriatului Estic. ⏳Aplicările sunt deschise până pe 10 august. 📅 18–20 septembrie 2026 👉 Detalii și înscriere: Link

🚀 Wondering if your startup is ready to scale? Join Investment Academy on August 5 | 4:00 PM (EEST) for a practical session with Marius Istrate, Partner at 3VC, and learn how to assess your startup's readiness for a Series A round. You'll discover: 📈 The key milestones investors look for before Series A 🎯 How to evaluate whether your startup is ready to scale 💡 What it takes to build sustainable growth 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/H8soeMfesu56UFp56

🚀 Ready to raise your next investment round? Tomorrow, we’re hosting a new Investment Academy session where you’ll learn how to successfully fundraise on SeedBlink with Bogdan Stoian, Head of Investment Syndicates at SeedBlink. 📅 July 30 | 4:00 PM (EEST) Discover the tools and strategies that can help you prepare, launch, and manage a successful fundraising round. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d2yGEhpT

🚀 Ai un produs bun, dar nu reușești să obții vânzările pe care le aștepți? Pe 29 iulie, Roman Știrbu, CEO Simpals, vine cu un workshop practic despre cum identifici clienții potriviți și cum construiești o strategie de intrare pe piața B2B de masă. 📍 Glia Impact Hub 🕔 17:00 Locuri limitate - înregistrare aici: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrOrMZLrJ0LKDO9p0nzKKcEyi--W8VQIEpxGzEtleyrKFmsA/viewform

🤩 Ready to turn ideas into solutions? Join Deeptech GigaHack 2026! Build solutions for industry challenges in: 🤖 AI – Orange Systems 🏥 HealthTech – Medpark International Hospital ⚡️ EnergyTech – UNDP Moldova ✨ New this year: join online from anywhere or be part of the action at Tekwill, Chișinău. 🏆 Up to 30,000 MDL per challenge 🧠 Expert mentors 🔬 Incubation opportunities for selected teams 📅 September 25–27, 2026 📍 Tekwill, Chișinău 🎟 Register: https://gigahack.md/