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<br>There are several key factors contributing to the potential growth of Moldova’s startup ecosystem, including tax incentives and access to one of the most cost-effective digital talent pools in Europe. The country has been making significant efforts to build a connected network of startups, experienced founders, and corporate funding. With its capital, Chisinau, positioned as a budding entrepreneurial hub due to its affordability, strategic location between the EU and CIS, abundance of tech talent, and high-quality internet connectivity, Moldova holds great promise. The fact that a large portion of the population speaks Romanian or Russian also presents opportunities for local entrepreneurs looking to expand internationally.<br></p>
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<p><br>Despite limited resources for support initiatives, the public sector has successfully established Free Economic Zones and Industrial Parks, alongside offering tax incentives and forging free trade agreements with various countries. Moldova is also making strides in tech infrastructure and digitalization, as evidenced by the <a href="https://mitp.md/">Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP)</a> and platforms like <a href="https://www.invest.gov.md/">Invest Moldova</a> aimed at fueling the startup ecosystem. Residents of MITP now have access to an IT VISA, granting IT specialists the ability to work and reside in the country while benefiting from tax advantages. Additionally, there is a growing diversification in the tech sector with startups focusing on AgTech, InsureTech, and WineTech.<br></p>
<p><br>With the active support of <a href="https://startupmoldova.digital/">Startup Moldova</a>, the startup ecosystem is gaining momentum with increased resources and investments. The country is also raising its profile through events like the <a href="https://startupmoldova.digital/startup-moldova-summit-2024/">Startup Moldova Summit</a>, attracting interest from both global and local investors. Investments from countries like the USA and the UK reflect a growing confidence in Moldova’s entrepreneurial potential.<br></p>
<p><br>It is crucial for Moldova to retain its brightest minds and prevent brain drain to countries offering more opportunities. While it may be early to discuss unicorns in Moldova, startups such as Planable and Fagura are showcasing scalability within the country’s relatively small ecosystem. With a promising future ahead, Moldova is poised for further growth, possibly fueled by upcoming reforms as the nation eyes potential EU accession.<br></p>

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<br>There are several key factors contributing to the potential growth of Moldova's startup ecosystem, including tax incentives and access to one of the most cost-effective digital talent pools in Europe. The country has been making significant efforts to build a connected network of startups, experienced founders, and corporate funding. With its capital, Chisinau, positioned as a budding entrepreneurial hub due to its affordability, strategic location between the EU and CIS, abundance of tech talent, and high-quality internet connectivity, Moldova holds great promise. The fact that a large portion of the population speaks Romanian or Russian also presents opportunities for local entrepreneurs looking to expand internationally.<br>

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<br>Despite limited resources for support initiatives, the public sector has successfully established Free Economic Zones and Industrial Parks, alongside offering tax incentives and forging free trade agreements with various countries. Moldova is also making strides in tech infrastructure and digitalization, as evidenced by the [Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP)](https://mitp.md/) and platforms like [Invest Moldova](https://www.invest.gov.md/) aimed at fueling the startup ecosystem. Residents of MITP now have access to an IT VISA, granting IT specialists the ability to work and reside in the country while benefiting from tax advantages. Additionally, there is a growing diversification in the tech sector with startups focusing on AgTech, InsureTech, and WineTech.<br>

  

<br>With the active support of [Startup Moldova](https://startupmoldova.digital/), the startup ecosystem is gaining momentum with increased resources and investments. The country is also raising its profile through events like the [Startup Moldova Summit](https://startupmoldova.digital/startup-moldova-summit-2024/), attracting interest from both global and local investors. Investments from countries like the USA and the UK reflect a growing confidence in Moldova's entrepreneurial potential.<br>

  

<br>It is crucial for Moldova to retain its brightest minds and prevent brain drain to countries offering more opportunities. While it may be early to discuss unicorns in Moldova, startups such as Planable and Fagura are showcasing scalability within the country's relatively small ecosystem. With a promising future ahead, Moldova is poised for further growth, possibly fueled by upcoming reforms as the nation eyes potential EU accession.<br>

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The country has some notable startup success stories including , Planable.

Moldova has 1 city in the top 1000
      and is ranked 22nd in Eastern Europe.

Moldova’s startup scene remains stable in 2024 on the
      85th position, having kept 1 city
      in the global top 1000.

Moldova’s startup ecosystem ranks 22nd in Eastern Europe and 85th globally. Moldova’s startups raised 366755 US dollars on average. Find the most promising startups, unicorns, and notable exits in Moldova.

Startup Ecosystem of Moldova | Startupblink

In 2024, Moldova register a rise in
    Software & Data startups. Some of the most notable success stories in this
    industry are those of , Planable.

With a large variety of accelerator programs and initiatives, Moldova's startup scene stands out from that of other countries in Eastern Europe. Moldova offers a number of funding
opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of some of Moldova's most prominent support initiatives:

An inspiring ecosystem that is steadily due to its growing use of digital technologies, rapid urbanization and planned investments

WADAAG TECHNOLOGIES

Sostec

FGS Bill Tracker

Zaad

Wadaag Investment

A growing regional and global startup leader 

bitget.com

AscendEX

DeBank

Trip.com

Viki

A vibrant and strong startup hub attracting international recognition and investment

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Founder Institute (FI) Bogota

RockStart Latam 

Calle 127a # 53a-45

Carrera 19 # 100 - 45

WeWork

Toastmasters Bogota

Picap

Autolab

Cubbo

Rappi

Addi

Bold

Calle 26 # 92-32

Carrera 11B # 99 - 25

A leading regional startup hub owing its succes to the creative and innovative spirit of its people 

MiraKle Lab

VentureSquare

TIPS

Staion Neo

Samseong Station II

Gangnam Station

Seoul Business Agency

SK Hynix

Toss Lab

AIV 

OP.GG

Bithumb

Fastfive Seocho 2

LocalStitch Yeongdeungpo

An innovative city with a global startup ecosystem

Nikkei

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)

Project Ninja

THE BAYS

Hanzomon PREX North

Iceberg

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus

RIKEN Yokohama Campus

YNU Yokohama National University

Locoguide

C Channel

note

PayPay

DM2C Studio

Timee

Regus - Tokyo, Kanda

OpenOffice - Tokyo, Nihonbashi Hakozaki (Open Office)

Regus - Tokyo, Ginza 3-Chome

One of the fastest growing ecosystems in Australia 

River City Labs

Buderim Meeting Rooms

The Boarding Office

INVEST Sunshine Coast

Delorean Project

Inform Ag

Coyo

NutWorks

Zitcha

Servatus

WOTSO

Inbox Workspace

A growing startup ecosystem owing to its workforce and industries.

Build2Scale Health

Queen's Startup Runway Incubation Program

Makerspace of Queen's University

Rose Innovation Hub

Queen’s University Rose Innovation Hub

Queen's Office of Partnerships and Innovation

Queen's University Smith School Of Business

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre

Sparq Systems

FireRein

Green Graphite

IPG Photonics Canada

CMC Microsystems

Mosaic Manufacturing

Alon MedTech Ventures

Open Valley

Colab Square

Yokneam Municipality 

Startup Village Yokneam

Augmedics

ForSight Robotics

Rapid Medical

Chain Reaction

K2View

Pitch

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