Innovate Moldova

🧵 She buys threads and fabrics from local producers in Moldova and turns them into soulful handmade toys. This is how Natalia Coșulean shows her respect for nature and her local community - by creating beauty without waste and preserving the authentic craft made with patience and care. It’s the story of Casmani, a brand born 5 years ago as a natural extension of Ponti - a collection of 🌿 handmade toys crafted from natural, child-safe materials. A true example of sustainability and circular economy, where every detail matters. Today, you can even find Casmani toys at the International Airport “Eugen Doga” Chisinau. A perfect idea for an authentic, meaningful souvenir for your loved ones - especially when you’re flying to see them. 😉 Campaign carried out by the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden and the United Kingdom, in partnership with the Ministerul Dezvoltării Economice și Digitalizării al Republicii Moldova.

🦾 The students of Team TechnoStorm have grown with every season, every mission, and every challenge of the National Educational Robotics Program. They’ve advanced through FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE and FIRST TECH CHALLENGE, developing real-world skills that prepare them for the future. Today, we see them as mature, 🤖 creative, and passionate young innovators - shaped by technology, mentorship, and a whole lot of perseverance. Discover Techno Storm from Ungheni - the team dreaming that one day, the robot they build will carry the Moldovan anthem as far across the world as possible. 🚀 Campaign carried out by the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden and the United Kingdom, in partnership with the Ministerul Dezvoltării Economice și Digitalizării al Republicii Moldova.

🔐 We’ve successfully concluded the 2nd edition of CyberCon Moldova! The conference dedicated to cybersecurity brought together over 300 participants - local and international experts, representatives of public institutions, academia, and development partners. 💬 Discussions focused on education, collaboration, and innovation - essential pillars for strengthening Moldova’s digital resilience and addressing the growing cybersecurity skills gap. 🎉 The event also marked the first anniversary of Cybercor - Moldova’s National Institute for Innovation in Cybersecurity, established to develop skills, promote research, foster collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation. In just one year, Cybercor has organized over 40 events - from workshops and training sessions for public and private institutions to meetups and even an international training - reaching more than 2,500 beneficiaries. 🧑💻 These achievements confirm that Moldova is building a strong and inclusive cybersecurity community, ready to face the challenges of the digital age. CyberCon Moldova 2025 was organized by Cybercor, with the support of the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden and the United Kingdom, in partnership with the Ministerul Dezvoltării Economice și Digitalizării al Republicii Moldova, the Technical University of Moldova, and the National Cybersecurity Agency.

📊 Today, it is trusted by over 1,000 companies, managing daily transactions worth more than 50 million MDL. Yet just three years ago, it was only a startup idea. Born from the desire to help small entrepreneurs make sense of their business numbers, Sirius has evolved into an intelligent invoicing platform that empowers SMEs across Eastern Europe. Through smart business intelligence solutions, Sirius is building an accessible financial infrastructure 💰 - helping companies make better decisions, grow faster, and strengthen the national economy. Discover Traian Chivriga, founder of Sirius, and the story behind www.sirius.expert shaping the digital future of entrepreneurship. Campaign carried out by the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden and the United Kingdom, in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. Ministerul Dezvoltării Economice și Digitalizării al Republicii Moldova XY Partners

🎉 Great news from the STEM community - the FIRST LEGO League Challenge and FIRST LEGO League Explore Moldova seasons are officially open! With this occasion, robotics team coaches from across the country gathered for a training session and to explore this year’s theme - #UNEARTHED, which challenges students to dive into the world of archaeology and discover how science and technology can help bring the stories of the past to life. 🤖 During the session, participants learned how to prepare their teams for the upcoming competitions, reviewed the rules and structure of the challenges, took part in a hands-on Innovation Project workshop, and received the official competition kits to kick off the new season. Ministerul Educației și Cercetării al Republicii Moldova Future Classroom Lab Moldova FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE Sweden in Moldova United Kingdom in Moldova

🔹 Bălți hosted the “SMART Technologies for Innovation” Summit, bringing together leaders in energy and digital transformation, local authorities, international experts, and representatives of innovative companies from Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. Over two days, discussions focused on digital transformation, cross-border collaboration, green energy, and 🏗 sustainable solutions for smart cities and modern energy systems. The event was organized by the Association for the Development of Electronic Communications and Innovative Technologies (ACETI), in partnership with the Bălți Municipality, EcoEnergetica, and the Association for Regional Development and European Policies (ADRPE). 🌿 By supporting such initiatives and the field of smart technologies, we reaffirm our commitment to regional development, applied innovation, and Moldova’s transition toward a more sustainable and digital future.