Startup Moldova Summit 2026, the main event dedicated to tech startups and the economy of the future in Moldova, will take place on April 22 in Chisinau
According to the organizers, this year's Startup Moldova Summit will be held for the sixth time under the slogan “Born in Moldova. Built for the World.” The event will take place on April 22 and will be the largest to date: 2,000 participants, 150 startups, 60 international speakers, more than 50 active investors, and the Startup World Cup competition with a prize fund of $1 million in the global final. The goal of Startup Moldova Summit 2026 is to strengthen the Summit's position as a benchmark platform for the startup ecosystem in the region, bringing together founders, investors, technology leaders, and young entrepreneurs in a space dedicated to innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and global opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore new directions, test business concepts, and learn directly from international founders and investors how to build a startup with global impact, step by step. Startup Moldova Summit 2026 marks a significant expansion and reinforces its status as a regional platform for innovation and entrepreneurship. Local and international founders from Romania, Ukraine, Armenia, and the Moldovan diaspora will take the stage in Chisinau alongside representatives of international companies and investors from around the world. The event offers networking and development opportunities for all attendees. Tech founders and entrepreneurs will be able to find strategic partners and investors interested in supporting innovative projects. Investors and venture capital funds will gain direct access to proven startups and initiatives with high growth potential. Students and young people at the beginning of their careers will be able to explore new professional fields and communicate directly with founders, business leaders, and international experts. Corporate executives will discover specific opportunities for collaboration and innovation, while the Moldovan diaspora will be able to reconnect with the local ecosystem and identify projects that are making a real impact. Throughout the day, speakers and experts from around the world will discuss topics such as innovation, technology, artificial intelligence, and global trends shaping the future of business. Participants will enjoy the following benefits: access to presentations on the main stage and thematic panels with experts from global industries; intellectual partner search through the Bria digital platform; funding opportunities for companies and future entrepreneurs; professional development opportunities; pitching competition: the winner goes directly to the global final in San Francisco with a prize of $1 million. The Startup Moldova Foundation is an organization that creates and supports an entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem in Moldova. Through acceleration programs, events, international partnerships, and public policy initiatives, Startup Moldova Summit brings together founders, investors, corporations, and institutions around a common goal: Moldova, where good ideas have resources and markets. Startup Moldova Summit is the organization's flagship event, held annually with the aim of positioning Moldova on the global innovation map. // 12.03.2026 — InfoMarket







