Why Attend?
A shared space where founders meet capital, talent meets opportunity, and ideas move into action. SMS2026 brings the whole ecosystem into one room: Startups. Investors. Corporations. Educators. Curious minds.
If you're building, investing, or exploring, this is where you need to be.
Founders, investors & innovators
Industry leaders & visionaries
Showcasing & pitching
Ready to fund the next big thing
Limitless connections & growth
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One Ecosystem. Multiple Spaces.
From keynotes to pitch competitions, every stage is designed to inspire, connect, and accelerate.
Be in the Room
2000+ founders, investors, and ambitious minds.
Your next | could be there.
Explorer Pass
Conference essentials
- Full access to Main Stage & Expo
- Smart matchmaking via digital platform
- Access to expert-led workshops
Startup Pass
For founders & startup teams
*Verified Founder Rate
- Full access to Main Stage & Expo
- Smart matchmaking via digital platform
- Startup Alley booth eligibility
- After-Party pass
Not in our database? Buy at €59
Verification against the Startup Moldova database required for the €19 rate.
Executive Pass
The complete VIP experience
- Full access to Main Stage & Expo
- Smart matchmaking via digital platform
- PRIORITY Access to expert-led workshops
- After-Party pass
- VIP Lounge access (food & chill zone)
- Pre-event reception with wine tasting
Investor Pass
For VCs, angels & fund managers
- Full access to Main Stage & Expo
- Smart matchmaking via digital platform
- PRIORITY Access to expert-led workshops
- After-Party pass
- VIP Lounge access (food & chill zone)
- Pre-event reception with wine tasting
Make the move! Prices go up soon.
Student & Teacher Pass
Special offer available for students and teachers. Includes Main Stage access and Expo floor.
Startup Application
Apply to secure a booth in the Startup Alley and unlock an exclusive startup discount for your team.
Offers
Startup World Cup
The world's largest startup pitch competition comes to Moldova. Finalists pitch on the main stage at Startup Moldova Summit and receive exclusive awards and recognition.
Learn more at startupworldcup.io
Eligibility
Open to all startups — founders building innovative solutions with global potential. No industry restrictions.
Pitch Format
3-minute pitch followed by 3-minute Q&A from a panel of top investors and industry experts.
Grand Finale
The winner competes for a $1,000,000 investment prize at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco.
How It Works
Apply Online
Register your startup at startupworldcup.io
Pitch at SMS 2026
Finalists pitch on the main stage — 3 min pitch + 3 min Q&A
Win & Compete Globally
The winner advances to the Grand Finale in San Francisco
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What People Said
Moldova's startup momentum is real. Speaking at the Summit reminded me of the early days building Latitude59 in Estonia,the energy, the ambition, the hunger to build something global. This community is going places.
Raido Pikkar
Co-founder · Latitude59
Estonia
Ready to Shape the Future?
Join us on April 22, 2026 in Chișinău for Moldova's largest gathering of innovators, founders, and investors.