التكنولوجيا وأخبارها بوابة الإمارات لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والإتصالات
Moldova Innovation Awards Celebrates National Creativity and Tech Innovation
The Moldova Innovation Awards (MIA), a prestigious celebration of creativity and technological innovation, culminated in a grand ceremony that highlighted the exceptional potential of Moldova’s tech and creative sectors. The contest took place on the grounds of Moldova Digital Summit 2023, with 41 runners up – tech and creative companies, including 33 Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) residents, successfully showcasing the transformative work being undertaken by Moldova’s tech community, revolutionizing the future of digital solutions.
MIA, a pivotal initiative by the Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), plays a vital role in fostering the growth of the country’s tech ecosystem and propelling forward-thinking solutions onto the global stage. The mission of MIA is to recognize and celebrate innovators who are reshaping their industries and creating groundbreaking solutions across categories such as Best Product Innovation, Best Service Innovation, Impactful Initiative of the Year, and Rising STARtup.
The event reached its crescendo with an engaging online Pitch Battle, where the 12 finalists captivated a distinguished jury panel comprising global tech sector experts. This intense competition marked a significant milestone in Moldova’s tech calendar, attracting a diverse audience from both Moldova and around the world. The jury, consisting of national and international tech sector representatives, faced the arduous task of selecting the winners.
During the awards ceremony, Dumitru Ciorici, co-founder of Fagura and recipient of the Impactful Initiative of the Year, made an exciting announcement: “I am pleased to announce that we have just signed a contract with Future Technologies Activity. Through our platform, we will provide one million dollars of funding over the next two years to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Moldova and technological startups, fostering innovation and digitalization.”
Following the Pitch Battle, the Awards Gala took place, where the winners were announced and duly celebrated for their excellence in innovation. This landmark event firmly established Moldova’s position as an emerging star in the global tech arena, with MIA playing a pivotal role in driving this trajectory.
Ion Sturza, President of Fribourg Capital, Romania, remarked, “Evaluating 41 companies from different industries was a challenging and demanding task. We dedicated not only hours but entire days to debating the results, and in the end, I believe we executed an exceptional job.”
MITP, through MIA, extends its heartfelt gratitude to its esteemed strategic partners, including the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova (MDED), USAID, Sweden, UK Aid, Western NIS Enterprise Fund, and eGov. Their invaluable support contributed significantly to the realization of this visionary initiative.
“MIA symbolizes our unwavering commitment to nurturing a robust tech ecosystem in Moldova,” stated Natalia Dontu, Administrator of MITP. “It transcends the realm of a mere awards event; it stands as a testament to our firm belief in the transformative power of innovation and creativity—the driving forces propelling Moldova’s digital future.”
The impact of the Moldova Innovation Awards transcends mere recognition. It inspires Moldova’s tech community to aspire to greater heights and provides them with an esteemed platform to showcase their talent, creativity, and innovative spirit.
The winners across various categories were unveiled: Omnis received the esteemed “Best Innovative Service” award, Salt Edge won triumphed with the “Best Innovative Product” accolade, Bloomcoding emerged victorious as the “Rising STARtup,” Fagura secured the coveted “Impactful Initiative of the Year,” and FusionWorks received a special award from the esteemed jury.
Salt Edge stands at the forefront with its single API, granting businesses access to thousands of banks worldwide, empowering them to gain comprehensive insights into their own or their customers’ spending habits and offer fairer services at opportune moments.
Omnis, an innovative and user-friendly insurance management platform, simplifies the complex process of obtaining and managing diverse insurance policies, ensuring a seamless and convenient experience for users.
Fagura, as Moldova’s first crowdfunding platform, facilitates connections between borrowers and investors, opening up new investment opportunities and bolstering the local start-up ecosystem through SME funding and 0% interest rate programs.
FusionWorks, known for its provision of experienced dedicated teams, goes above and beyond by aligning with their clients’ business hours and work culture, offering outstaffing services.
The Moldova Innovation Awards have set the stage for Moldova to claim its rightful place in the global tech ecosystem. This marks just the beginning of an exciting journey, and we eagerly anticipate future editions of MIA, which will continue to shine a spotlight on exceptional innovations. Each winner will receive a prize of €3000 and a ticket with covered accommodation expenses to attend WebSummit 2023 in Lisbon from November 13th to 16th.
