Tech start-ups in Moldova will be able to access new funding opportunities from GapMinder Fund II, a venture capitalist fund backed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The EBRD announced a €10 million investment in GapMinder Fund II, with the aim to support the development of the venture capital ecosystem and digitalisation.

The Republic of Moldova is a step closer to finalising primary legislation for the implementation of electronic know your customer (eKYC) technology for the remote identification of customers. Stakeholders from the banking sector participated in meetings to scrutinise recommendations and proposals related to eKYC. Representatives of the Association of Banks of Moldova (ABM) and the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) are strongly engaged in expediting the finalisation of the eKYC draft normative act.

The Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova has publicly announced its new 'IT Strategy,' aimed at enhancing the country's customs operations through the implementation of EU-compliant IT systems.

Moldova's accession agreement to the Digital Europe Programme permits businesses and authorities to access EU funding for digitalisation projects with a budget of €7.5 billion for 2021-2027.

Many of the young people who took digital skills courses at ‘EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul’ went on to launch online businesses, and 55% of the project’s beneficiaries are women.

The Republic of Moldova officially applied for accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) on 30 January 2024. Moldova's accession to SEPA is expected to bolster the country's economy, facilitate cashless payments in euros and improve their safety, affordability and efficiency.

Have you ever heard of wine stones? These crystals are released in fermenting wine when the temperature drops. The stones of different colours can make you think of diamonds. For Georgian entrepreneur Tamar Abuladze, this thought was the start of an enterprising and personal quest to create a Georgian brand and bring it to the European market – with a little help from the EU4Digital eCommerce consultations centre.

On 14–15 December 2023, the European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. This was a landmark moment for the people of both countries, who have consistently shown their European conviction. EU leaders also decided to grant Georgia candidate country status.

More than 3,500 participants explored how to turn digital opportunities into shared and sustainable development gains during UNCTAD eWeek 2023, on 4–8 December.