The Connect4Growth programme has recently awarded five distinguished startups an opportunity to showcase their trailblazing ideas from the main stage of the prestigious Wolves Summit. The founders behind Selftalk, Langly, Click School, BloomCoding, and MGrinder earned this honour following their standout performance during a rigorous two-day acceleration programme and a demo day held earlier in Moldova.

The Connect4Growth programme is dedicated to bolstering innovation in Moldova's technology sector and providing invaluable support to Ukrainian startups seeking relocation. This was achieved through a comprehensive offering of masterclasses, mentorship and an online knowledge hub, acting as a one-stop-shop for the participants' needs.

This coveted platform at the Wolves Summit enabled the selected startups to pitch their concepts to an audience of over 2000 attendees. They found themselves in an optimal environment facilitating direct engagement with a global assembly of investors and technology experts. This setting proved conducive to idea-sharing, gaining valuable insights, and establishing potential collaborations.

Throughout their journey with the Connect4Growth Programme, these five startups displayed great promise and resilience. Their subsequent success at the Wolves Summit underlines the innovative strength of their ideas and affirms the robustness of Moldova's tech ecosystem.

In addition to the pitching session, a compelling panel discussion took place under the initiative's umbrella. This insightful exchange highlighted the challenges and opportunities within Moldova's tech and innovation sectors. Industry experts, including Magdalena Kudlicka from UNDP, Gergő Gulyás from Wolves X, Carolina Dodon from Click School, and Mykhailo Khaletskyi from the Polish Ukrainian Startup Bridge participated in the panel. The smooth moderation of this engaging discussion was capably handled by MITP representative Daniela Botnariuc.

The Connect4Growth Programme (MoldoInova), is a strategic collaboration between Wolves Summit and Moldova Information Technology Park funded by UNDP Polish Challenge Fund. The programme aimed to support and promote the growth and internationalisation of innovative startups in Moldova and Ukraine, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the global tech scene.

For further information on the Connect4Growth Programme, please visit www.connect4growth.eu

About Connect4Growth Programme

Connect4Growth Programme is a pioneering accelerator initiative designed to support and grow innovative startups in Moldova and Ukraine. As part of the MoldoInova project, it results from a strategic partnership between Wolves Summit, MITP (Moldovan Information Technology Park), and the UNDP Polish Challenge Fund.