Dreaming of taking your startup to the global stage? Now’s your chance! The National Startup Pitching Competition in Moldova is back, and the winner will head to Silicon Valley to compete at the Startup World Cup for a grand prize of $1,000,000!
Why Should You Apply?
✅ Pre-Selection for Global Recognition – The top startups will be chosen to pitch their ideas on the main stage.
✅ Exclusive Main Stage Opportunity – If selected, you’ll present your startup alongside Moldova’s most promising innovators at a major offline event.
✅ High-Quality Networking – Connect with angel investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, build partnerships, and engage with fellow founders.
✅ Expert Insights – Learn directly from experienced investors and industry experts who will share their knowledge and best practices.
Last Year's Success Stories
In 2024, Langly and NodeShift won the competition and competed at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. Will your startup be next?
Langly – An Oxford-accredited educational platform that transforms English language learning with gamification and social-emotional learning techniques.
NodeShift – A cost-optimization platform that helps businesses reduce cloud service expenses by up to 80%, ensuring high performance and privacy.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, your startup must meet the following requirements:
🔹 Original Concept – A unique idea that solves a real market problem.
🔹 Effective Solution – A functional product with a clear revenue model.
🔹 Rapid Growth Potential – Demonstrated growth traction and a well-defined target market.
🔹 Scalability – A strong competitive advantage and high entry barriers for competitors.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to represent Moldova in Silicon Valley and compete for the $1 million grand prize!
How to Apply
Applications Open: February 3
Deadline to Apply: February 28
Top 10 Startups Announced: End of March
Meet the Speakers at Startup Moldova Summit 2025
This year’s event will bring together global startup and investment leaders, including:
Fonz Morris – Lead Product Designer at Netflix
Marius Ghenea – Managing Partner at Catalyst Romania
Vasile Tofan – Senior Partner at Horizon Capital
Marius Istrate – Angel Investor, TechAngels Romania
Eugene Tsyrklievich – Founder & CEO of Parkopedia
… and many more!
Startup Moldova Summit is organised with support from EU4Innovation East project, implemented by Expertise France, funded by the European Union and co-funded by the French Government.
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