Chisinau, Moldova – The Startup Moldova Summit 2023 has been declared a huge success!. The event, which took place on March 17th, 2023, brought together over 320 brilliant minds, including startup founders, investors, and industry experts, from over 20 countries worldwide and over 6700 online viewers! 

The Summit provided a diverse range of panels, talks, and networking opportunities aimed at providing valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses. The event also included a startup pitch competition, with 10 innovative startups presenting their ideas to a panel of expert judges.

You can find the full list if speakers and guests here: https://startupmoldova.digital/startup-moldova-summit-2023/#sms-speakers 

“The most important thing for us at Startup Moldova is community, we believe in the fact that everything is coming together, and everyone that came here did that in order to support the Moldovan startup ecosystem” said Natalia Bejan, Director Executiv of Startup Moldova “There is a real tech and investable ecosystem here, and there will not be long before we find unicorns in Moldova!” 

Dumitru Alaiba, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova, also commented on the success of the event, saying, “Your idea should be one that keeps you up at night, educates stubbornness, and develops resilience. The struggle it brings will shape you and take you further, regardless of the outcome. Remember, you are here for something much bigger than just revenue. Keep fighting for what you believe in, and know that there are people in this government and in this country who are ready to help and support courage, boldness, and what you think is a good investment of your time and effort. We are working on bettering the funding schemes available, and we are happy to listen and be with you every step of the way. Thank you for doing this – keep up the fight!”

Startup Moldova Summit 2023 is an event organized by Startup Moldova with the support of USAID, Sweden, UKAid, EBRD and Central European Initiative. Our event host and general partner is Tekwill. The event is made possible thanks to our sponsors from Orange Systems and XOR, and our partners: ATIC, Moldova Innovation Technology Park, Langly and Starnet.

For those who missed the event, all of the talks and panels from the Summit are available online on the Startup Moldova website, social media channels, and YouTube page.

We extend our thanks and gratitude to all those that supported these initiatives and cannot wait to invite you for Startup Summit Moldova 2024! 

About Startup Moldova Foundation:

Startup Moldova is a platform that facilitates the development and growth of technological startups in the Republic of Moldova. They provide a range of services and resources for startups, including mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. The organization seeks and provides support and resources to startups, connects startups in the community, and matches them with mentors, investors, and potential partners