Integrated entrepreneurial support

Programs and services

CMDA implements integrated entrepreneurial support programs, from business idea to development and expansion.

Incubator

Municipal Business Incubator (IMA)

Infrastructure and support for startup development

11

Active incubator residents

8

Startups accepted in the incubation program (2025)

23

Jobs created

3 342 372 lei

Turnover generated by residents

The incubator offers:

Modern workspace (200 m2) and fully equipped infrastructure.

Full incubation program: pre-incubation, incubation and post-incubation.

Specialized mentoring and consulting (legal, financial, marketing).

Access to partnerships, networking and international opportunities.

Support in business model development and business growth.

Access to training programs and events (hackathons, workshops).

Apply for residency

Applications are submitted on the municipal platform startup.chisinau.md, which opens in a new tab.

Consulting

Consulting, guidance and mentoring

Strategic support for business development

7 200

Consultations provided to entrepreneurs

10+

Consulting areas requested

The program offers:

Individual consulting for launching and developing businesses.

Guidance in identifying and validating the business idea.

Support in developing the business plan.

Assistance in accessing financing and completing applications.

Clarity regarding the legal form and legal framework.

Practical mentoring adapted to the real challenges of entrepreneurs.

Request a consultation

Education

Municipal Entrepreneurial Education Program

We develop real skills for sustainable businesses

10 641

Training module beneficiaries

170

Training modules (online and offline)

31

Specialized trainers

The program offers:

Free entrepreneurship courses, adapted to market realities.

10 practical modules: from idea to business plan to sales and scaling.

Applied mentoring and direct interaction with experts.

Access to information about available financing and grants.

Sessions in high schools and universities for developing entrepreneurial thinking.

Training in Romanian and Russian, online and offline, for maximum accessibility.

Enroll in courses

Applications are submitted on the municipal platform startup.chisinau.md, which opens in a new tab.

Grants

Municipal STARTUP Program for youth and migrants

Grants for launching and developing businesses

165

investment projects processed and evaluated

70

investment projects approved and funded

586

jobs created

13 987 964 MDL

Value of grants awarded

41 800 445 MDL

Investments attracted to the municipal economy

The program offers:

Entrepreneurial consulting and assistance.

Free entrepreneurial training courses.

Non-reimbursable financial support (grants) for investment projects.

Apply to the STARTUP program

Applications are submitted on the municipal platform startup.chisinau.md, which opens in a new tab.

Don't know where to start?

The CMDA team will guide you to choose the right program for you