Moldova Business Week (MBW) 2025 concluded with a strong message to global investors: Moldova is open for business and ready to scale. The jubilee edition of the country’s flagship economic forum gathered over 3,175 unique offline participants and more than 13,200 online, across 33 events held in seven regions – from Chișinău and Bălți to Ungheni, Giurgiulești, Orhei, Călărași and Strășeni. The forum had already generated over 500,000 online views and media coverage in 10 countries across Europe and the Middle East.
“MBW 2025 proves that Moldova is not just a potential opportunity – it is a partner ready for strategic growth and regional cooperation”, said Natalia Bejan, Director of Invest Moldova Agency.
High-Level Presence and Strategic Dialogue
The 5-day event attracted senior government officials, international development partners, ambassadors, investors and leading entrepreneurs from over 40 countries, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue and deal-making. Romania’s Minister of Economy Radu Miruță, speaking at the opening ceremony, underlined the strategic partnership with Moldova:
“Today, Romania and the Republic of Moldova are building not only a financial bridge, but also taking another joint step – towards the West. The launch of the Chișinău Stock Exchange means trust, transparency, and a tangible step towards Moldova’s economic integration into the European Union.”
Business associations played a decisive role in MBW 2025, curating high-interest events with strong relevance for Moldova’s economic development and investor needs. International organisations and development partners – including the World Bank, German Cooperation (implemented by GIZ), Government of Switzerland, European Union, Innovate Moldova, Government of Sweden, and the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund – joined Moldovan leaders to explore opportunities from energy transition, the IT sector, state incentives for strategic sectors, to Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
“In just three years, Moldova has moved from vulnerability to resilience, from dependence to diversification”, said Dorin Junghietu, Minister of Energy, highlighting record-low prices achieved in the first renewable energy auction and the upcoming tenders for new wind and battery projects.
Milestone Announcements and New Investments
This year’s edition became a catalyst for major investment decisions:
- Chișinău Stock Exchange Launch – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to establish the new Stock Exchange with an initial EUR 3 million share capital, in partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) and a group of Moldovan investors.
- Bolt officially entered the Moldovan taxi market with a 100 percent digital, cashless model, and plans to extend urban mobility services.
- Zener Group announced a €20 million electric mobility project in Strășeni, strengthening Moldova’s role in sustainable transport.
- Six flagship investment stories showcased the country’s expanding economic landscape:
- Brutăria Bardar – investing in energy efficiency and digitalisation to double production capacity.
- Smile Dent Team – preparing a 25,000 sqm medical hub with a patient-dedicated hotel, reinforcing Moldova’s potential in medical tourism.
- Planable – following its acquisition by SE Ranking, the award-winning IT start-up will grow its Moldova-based R&D team, integrating advanced AI and SEO capabilities.
- PorcoBello – launching the next phase of slaughterhouse and farm modernisation to meet rising regional demand.
- Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) – investing in service digitalisation and innovative insurance products to strengthen market stability.
- Gebauer & Griller – planning €5–8 million in new investments by 2027/2028, creating around 200 new jobs in the automotive components sector.
Study Visits: Moldova’s Potential in Action
During MBW 2025, investors explored Moldova’s economic potential through study visits that showcased key export-driven sectors and infrastructure. At the Giurgiulești International Free Port—Moldova’s sole maritime gateway – delegates saw a logistics hub that has drawn over USD 137 million in investment and hosts more than 50 resident companies. TRANS-OIL revealed its integrated agri-food operations, with 1.2 million tons of annual processing capacity and export terminals handling up to 6 million tons a year. In Orhei, SEBN MD (Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze) demonstrated how 1.3 percent of cars produced worldwide use Moldovan-made wiring systems, while visits to Ionel, Georgette and Johannes Group highlighted a fashion and textile industry where heritage craftsmanship meets modern export ambition.
Innovation, Digitalisation and Regional Growth
The week also served as a launchpad for innovation-driven dialogue:
- International Forum on SMEs & Foreign Markets helped Moldovan entrepreneurs explore cross-border expansion with support from the Enterprise Europe Network.
- Workshop: AI as a Strategic Enabler provided insights on turning AI and GenAI into enterprise growth drivers.
- MITP Meetups presented the benefits of Moldova IT Park’s 7 percent flat tax and opportunities to collaborate with its 2,400+ resident tech companies.
- Health Tech Forum 2025 and Moldova NEXT: Business Services Forum examined the role of AI and digital health solutions in creating globally competitive services.
Moldova and the Reconstruction of Ukraine
A key geopolitical dialogue focused on Moldova’s role in Ukraine’s reconstruction. The U.S. government’s $130 million grant for the Strășeni–Gutinaș high-voltage line, linking Moldova to the European energy grid, was highlighted as a strategic step in regional energy security. European partners also pledged to connect companies and identify reliable partners for reconstruction – creating opportunities for Moldovan businesses in construction, energy, logistics, agriculture and technology.
A Confident Outlook
As MBW 2025 closed, the Government emphasised that these achievements are only the beginning. “Companies from Moldova can now operate globally and hire talent from anywhere – this is our promise to local businesses, to the Diaspora and to all those who see Moldova’s potential. Our focus on education and the special regime for IT has led to a tenfold growth in the sector. We now expect similar success in the business services field, along with opportunities provided by industrialisation, the reconstruction of Ukraine, and regional projects”, said Dorin Recean, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova.
With multi-million-euro investments announced, strategic international partnerships sealed, and sectors from IT to automotive and energy on a growth trajectory, Moldova Business Week 2025 confirmed the country’s rising profile as a regional hub for innovation, trade, and sustainable development.
