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.
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
Startup Moldova
Startup Moldova is a mission-driven foundation shaping the future of Moldova’s entrepreneurial landscape and strengthening startups as a strategic pillar of national economic growth.
For five years, and across six editions of the Startup Moldova Summit, the foundation has stood at the intersection of vision, innovation, and opportunity, empowering founders to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses with real impact.
Through carefully designed programs, international partnerships, and a strong community of builders, Startup Moldova equips entrepreneurs with what matters most: knowledge, funding pathways, global exposure, and access to meaningful networks.
At its core, Startup Moldova believes in the power of local innovation to create jobs, attract investment, and shape a future where Moldovan startups are recognised worldwide for their impact, creativity, and ambition.
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
- Full access to Main Stage & Expo
- Smart matchmaking via digital platform
- PRIORITY Access to expert-led workshops
- After-Party pass
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
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Student & Teacher Pass
Special offer available for students and teachers. Includes Main Stage access and Expo floor.
Startup Discount
Exclusive discount for 2 team members of Moldova-born startups.
Startup Moldova Summit 2025, Impact at a Glance
Startup Moldova 2025 Highlights
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.