The number of companies that will be able to increase exports through the program will range from 150 in 2026 to 190 in 2028.
Such forecasts are contained in a draft government resolution on the adoption of the regulation on the provision of support for the development of foreign economic activity “Bridge export promotion program”. The Cabinet will consider it at a meeting on February 4.
The program will be implemented by the Investment Agency and will last for three years (2026-2028). The activities will be financed from the budgetary allocations approved annually, without creating additional expenses over and above those envisaged in the state budget.
In 2026, the Investment Agency’s budget was allocated 20 million lei for grants and support measures for businesses.
The justification of the level of budget allocations is based on the analysis of financing of export promotion measures in previous years: in 2024 the budget for this purpose amounted to approximately MDL 1.4 million and in 2025 – MDL 1.6 million, which significantly limited the Agency’s capacity to implement programs with a systemic impact on the external competitiveness of the economy.
Bridge export is aimed at expanding the successful existing initiatives, meeting high business demand, stimulating export growth and diversifying markets, as well as strengthening the international visibility of the Republic of Moldova. It is open to registered specialized public associations representing at least three enterprises with at least two years of experience.
The document was developed on the basis of consultations with the business community and a national survey of more than 300 exporting companies.
