News about Startups
In 2017, when Viorica Cerbusca spoke in Moldova about startups and their founders, she still had to explain to people that the “startup ecosystem” had nothing to do with the environment. There were virtually no investors, few partners, and organizations trying to build infrastructure for innovative entrepreneurship were forced to constantly lobby to convince people of the value of investing in ideas and technology.
Prometheus, a startup founded by Jeff Bezos and Vic Bajaj, raised $12 billion in a Series B funding round at a valuation of $41 billion.
A new EU platform designed to support innovators and startups across Europe was launched this week at the European Innovation Summit in Brussels.
Billionaire Ilon Musk has ingeniously raised the degree of discussion around his company SpaceX and its role not only in the American (and global) economy, but also in the lives of ordinary Americans.
Moldovan startups lack cooperation with universities and at least one venture capital fund.
Billionaire Jack Dorsey’s company Block has introduced an unusual payment accessory for the Cash App service – a miniature “magic wand” with a built-in NFC chip. It can be used to pay for purchases in stores just like using a bank card or a smartphone.
The Organization for Enterprise Development (ODA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, announces the launch of a competition to select the first investment partner for the implementation of the financial product “Fund of Funds through First Loss Tranche”.
The Chisinau Municipality Mayor’s Office launched the Municipal Program of Entrepreneurial Education, 2026 edition. It is implemented by the Municipal Center for Entrepreneurship Development.
In 2025, Moldova has become Europe’s leader in terms of startup ecosystem growth.
The FIC 2026 Creative Industries Festival will be held at Artcor and Mediacor, between June 3 and 7. During the five days of the festival, events dedicated to design, music, media, animation and contemporary art will be organized.
London-based startup Moth has launched Quantum Backrooms, the first consumer game powered by real quantum hardware.
The State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI) represented Moldova at the 18th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation “EUROINVENT”, which took place from May 28 to 30, 2026, at the Palace of Culture in Iasi.
After raising $65 billion in investment capital in a new subscription round, tech startup Anthropic has beaten Ilon Musk’s OpenAI to a business valuation.
Teachers from Moldova will have the opportunity to participate in internships in South Korea within the KLIC 2026 (Korean digital-Learning Improvement Cooperation) program, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova in partnership with the Jeju Province Special Directorate for Education.
Swedish startup W Social is preparing to launch a public beta version of its social platform in June 2026. The project is positioned as a European alternative to major social networks, including X, Insragram and TikTok.
Agriculture, construction and HoReCa are recognized as the main risk areas for human rights in Moldovan business. Such conclusions are contained in the national baseline study “Business and Human Rights”, which was presented at the hearings of the Parliamentary Commission for Human Rights and Interethnic Relations.
Moldova has recorded the fastest growth rate of the startup ecosystem in Europe this year – almost 92%.
The Grok Build platform will start publishing daily update reports. The decision reflects the accelerated development of AI tools by Ilon Musk’s company xAI for professional coders and increased competition in the AI coding assistant market.
Medical devices are usually designed with efficiency, sterility and procedural compliance in mind. Nadia Ursu, who has more than 15 years of experience in medicine, started with a different question: what would a medical device designed to sense the emotions of a child experiencing a traumatic event look like?
The state aid program continues to attract significant investments in Moldova’s economy, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugeniu Osmochescu said.
