Additional Information

The MBI is dedicated to facilitating the successful establishment and sustainable development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. It provides comprehensive support during the critical early years of business operations, offering access to essential physical infrastructure to conduct business activities, bespoke consulting services tailored to the unique requirements of each enterprise, and strategic networking opportunities to connect with potential clients and stakeholders.

  • Young aspiring entrepreneurs, aged between 18 and 40, with permanent or temporary residence in the municipality of Chisinau, who either (i) own a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) registered in Chisinau for no longer than 36 months, where the eligible founder holds a minimum equity stake of 75%, or (ii) intend to establish an enterprise in Chisinau under the same ownership conditions;
  • Migrant workers — individuals who have previously worked or are currently working abroad — or recipients of remittances (spouses or first-degree relatives), with residence in the municipality of Chisinau, who intend to launch a business or already own an enterprise registered in Chisinau for no longer than 36 months;
  • Refugees residing in the municipality of Chisinau, who (i) wish to start a business or (ii) already own a small or medium-sized enterprise registered in Chisinau for no longer than 36 months.

The Incubation Program includes:

Pre-incubation:

  • Project evaluation;
  • Business plan development;
  • Professional training.

Incubation:

  • Access to support tools;
  • Counseling, guidance, and mentorship;
  • Residency and access to infrastructure;
  • Access to partnership offers and outsourcing services;
  • Support in business planning;
  • Business associations;

Post-incubation:

  • Business development support;
  • Assistance with accessing internationalization tools;
  • Support with certification and intellectual property protection;
  • Brand development support;
  • Partnerships with major taxpayers;
  • Support in forming clusters.

Note: Selection of residents will be conducted through a competitive selection process based on eligibility criteria and available spaces, in accordance with the rules outlined in the Applicant’s Guide.

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