Innovation in entrepreneurship - main goal on agenda of Ministry of Economy

Chisinau, Dec. 10 / MOLDPRES /- Business innovations and digital tools were the topic of discussion at Startup Moldova Summit. The event brought together entrepreneurs developing businesses based on innovative tools in information technology, experts and investors interested in innovative ideas for the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Republic of Moldova.

Present at the event, Minister of Economy Sergiu Gaibu underlined the importance of innovation and digitalization in the economy, this objective being included in the Government Action Plan.

"We need new opportunities for the business environment and to digitize the fields of agriculture or medicine. We, as a country, have all the preconditions to launch and develop innovative and digital businesses. We have good platforms in this regard, such as IT Park, which offers advantageous opportunities for both local and international entrepreneurs. The Ministry of Economy aims to develop the digital research and innovation ecosystem, support the creation of digital products and services and stimulate the inclusion of the Republic of Moldova in the international value chains of the digital economy ", he said.

The IT industry contributes 3.5% to GDP formation and has an accelerated growth trend in recent years, reaching 7.3 billion lei in sales in 2020, an increase of 10% compared to 2019, despite the pandemic crisis.

Startup Moldova Summit 2021 is organized by Startup Moldova, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sweden, within the Tekwill project, implemented by the National Association of ICT Companies.

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