Why it's worth participating?
Selection for global recognition: The best startups will be selected to present their ideas on the main stage.
Performing on the main stage: If you are selected, you will present your startup among the most promising projects in Moldova at an offline event.
Quality networking: Meet investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders, find potential partners and meet other startup founders.
Valuable Insights: Learn from experienced investors and guest experts who will share their knowledge and experience.
Last year's winners Langly and NodeShift went to Silicon Valley! Both startups were finalists in the prestigious Startup World Cup in October 2024.
Langly - An Oxford-accredited educational platform offering English language learning through playful technology and social-emotional learning. https://langly.ai/en/
NodeShift - a platform that reduces cloud costs to 80%, ensuring privacy and optimising operational costs without sacrificing speed and reliability. https://nodeshift.com/
Selection criteria
To participate, your startup must meet the following requirements:
Original idea - A unique solution that answers a real market problem.
Efficiency - A product that successfully solves a problem and has a clear monetisation plan.
High growth potential - Evidence of rapid growth and a clear justification for the size of the target market.
Scalability - the ability to expand rapidly, a significant competitive advantage and high barriers to entry for competitors.
Don't miss this incredible chance to represent Moldova in the Silicon Valley and compete for the 1,000,000 $ prize!
Submission: https://www.startupworldcup.io/moldova-app-2025
Opening of applications: 3 February
Deadline for applications: 28 February
Announcement of the top 10 startups: end of March
This year's speakers at the event include Fonz Morris (Netflix), Marius Genea (Catalyst Romania), Vasile Tofan (Horizon Capital), Marius Istrate (TechAngels Romania), Eugene Circlievic (Parkopedia) and many others.
Tickets at the link: https://summit2025.startupmoldova.digital/
Startup Moldova Summit is organised with the support of EU4Innovation East, implemented by Expertise France, funded by the European Union and co-financed by the French Government.
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