Moldova Innovation Technology Park has announced the 12 finalists of the third edition of the MITP Awards, a competition dedicated to innovative products, services, startups, and initiatives developed in the Republic of Moldova. A total of 49 eligible entries were evaluated by the jury, with three finalists selected in each of the four competition categories: Best Product Innovation, Best Service Innovation, Best Startup, and Impactful Initiative of the Year. A fifth distinction, the Special Jury Prize, will be awarded by the jury to one of the 12 finalists.
The winners will be announced on December 16, 2026, at the MITP Awards Gala, to be held at maib park in Chișinău.
This year’s finalists reflect the growing diversity of Moldova’s tech industry, spanning areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital education, healthcare, gaming, and technology infrastructure. The solutions that have reached the final include platforms for education and healthcare, technologies already used in international markets, cybersecurity services, and urban logistics solutions based on electric vehicles.
Following the jury evaluation and score calibration process, three finalists were selected in each of the four categories. On December 16, they will present their solutions at Pitch Demo Day, the final stage of evaluation before the winners are selected.
Who Are the 12 Finalists of the MITP Awards 2026?
The Best Product Innovation category highlights technology products designed to address real needs, with practical applications and the potential to grow both locally and internationally.
- MR DONALD – an action-adventure video game created in Chișinău that satirizes the video game industry. Its free introductory chapter has surpassed 400,000 downloads, while the game has been added to more than 190,000 Steam wishlists.
- Notiqo – an AI-powered educational platform that helps students prepare for exams and the Baccalaureate through simulations, automated assessments, and personalized recommendations. The platform has been used by more than 4,200 people to date.
- TAFI – a telematics and fleet management platform that brings vehicle tracking, route planning, predictive maintenance, document management, and financial processes into a single system, helping companies manage their fleets more efficiently.
The Best Service Innovation category recognizes services that use technology to transform how companies operate, from infrastructure optimization and process automation to cybersecurity and customer interaction.
- Beaverbrooks Replatforming – a solution that modernized the digital infrastructure of a UK jewelry and watch retailer. The project reduced the time required for updates by 92% and cut cloud hosting costs by approximately 42%.
- CyberSecurity Services – a service designed to strengthen companies’ cybersecurity by helping identify and reduce digital risks. It includes vulnerability assessments, online risk monitoring, and employee training.
- Fineguide.ai – a service that uses AI-powered conversational and voice agents to automate customer interactions and internal processes. The platform operates in more than 30 languages and integrates with companies’ existing digital systems.
The Best Startup category is dedicated to startups that use technology to turn ideas into products and scalable businesses, from validating a solution in the market and attracting users to expanding internationally.
- AdServersHub – a solution providing cloud infrastructure for companies in the AdTech, FinTech, and Big Data sectors. The platform operates its own data centers in the United States and Europe, helping clients reduce their dependence on global providers and optimize costs.
- LyricFluent – a platform that helps users learn foreign languages through music, using licensed lyrics and interactive exercises. The product has 250,000 registered users, with more than 22,500 monthly active users.
- Young Smart Academy – a digital platform designed to support the management of educational institutions. It covers course and schedule management, student and teacher records, as well as billing. The platform has already been tested within the company’s own academy.
The Impactful Initiative of the Year category recognizes initiatives that use technology to create tangible change in society, from addressing community challenges to modernizing services and areas of public interest.
- CoRLab Health – an initiative contributing to the digitalization of Moldova’s healthcare system, including through the eRețeta Compensată system. It connects more than 1,400 healthcare institutions and 1,600 pharmacies, processing nearly 23,000 electronic prescriptions every day.
- IRIS Platform – a platform that uses artificial intelligence to identify IT vulnerabilities, simulate cyberattacks, and prevent risks. The project is developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Moldova and the National Cybercor Institute.
- Renter – an urban logistics initiative based on electric bicycles and mopeds, operating in Moldova and Romania. Its fleet of more than 300 vehicles has covered over 5 million kilometers, helping avoid more than 300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
In addition to the awards presented in the four competition categories, the jury will also select the winner of the Special Jury Prize from among the 12 finalists.
“When we look at the 12 finalists, we can see just how much Moldova’s tech ecosystem has matured. We are no longer talking only about good ideas or potential, but about products and solutions developed here, used by thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people, implemented by companies and institutions, and already present in international markets. For us, this is perhaps the strongest signal from this year’s edition: what is built in Moldova can be relevant and competitive anywhere in the world. The MITP Awards are about giving these companies and solutions greater visibility and showing what Moldova’s tech industry is capable of building today,” said Marina Bzovîi, Administrator of Moldova Innovation Technology Park.
International Jury with Expertise in Technology and Entrepreneurship
The 12 finalists of the MITP Awards 2026 were selected by a five-member jury of experts in technology, entrepreneurship, digital governance, and product development. The jury includes:
- Anastasiia Kravchenko-Uhrekhelidze, Deputy Head of Projects at the Ukrainian Startup Fund;
- Piret Hirv, Head of the AI and Data Management Competence Centre at e-Governance Academy;
- Andrada Ionescu, General Manager of Glovo Moldova;
- Vitalie Eșanu, CEO of Evisoft;
- Ivan Spinatiev, Head of Engineering at maib.
In evaluating the entries, the jury considered their level of innovation, practical application of technology, commercial potential, scalability, and impact on the community.
MITP Awards Final: Pitch Demo Day and €3,000 Prizes
The competition will conclude on December 16, 2026. During the first part of the day, the 12 finalists will present their projects to the jury and audience at Pitch Demo Day. Later that evening, the five winners of this year’s edition will be announced at the MITP Awards 2026 Gala.
Each winner will receive a €3,000 cash prize, along with additional benefits provided by the competition partners, including opportunities to attend international conferences and other resources to support business development.
Launched in 2023, the MITP Awards recognize and promote excellence and innovation in Moldova’s technology sector. The competition provides greater visibility to products, services, startups, and initiatives developed in Moldova that demonstrate growth potential and the ability to compete in international markets.
More information about the MITP Awards 2026 is available at awards.mitp.md.