Who we are?

The Inotek Centre is run by Inotek Foundation, founded in November 2023, which aims to advance the digital economy in southern Moldova by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through partnerships among the private sector, public institutions, and educational bodies. It also promotes technology, creative problem-solving, and STEM education, while supporting the establishment and growth of start-ups, enhancing their capabilities, and preparing them for investment. Inotek actively supports STEM education, fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds can acquire digital skills and access diverse learning opportunities. This vision aims to bridge the gap between the labor market demand and workforce skills, encouraging also girls and women to embrace an IT career. Supporting entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, Inotek seeks to boost investments, create jobs, and contribute to economic prosperity in the southern region of Moldova. Inotek – EU Innovation Centre Cahul is an innovation centre in the southern region of Moldova established with the support of the European Union in partnership with Sweden as a consistency of the activities initiated within the EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul project, implemented by the Moldovan Association of ICT Companies (ATIC).

Who we are?

Mission

At Inotek, we are a dynamic innovation and technology centre, which creates a vibrant community for anyone striving for growth and a better future, including children, students, educators, women, startups, entrepreneurs, and IT professionals in Cahul and southern Moldova. We enhance education, access to technology and entrepreneurship by connecting people, ideas, networks and resources, empowering local talent and strengthening the workforce.

Inotek in numbers

318+

Children who benefited from robotics programs

260+

Adults trained to face digital challenges

4107+

Students guided to explore ICT disciplines

1000+

Community members

Vision

To ignite opportunities and innovation in southern Moldova, shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Goal

  • Harnessing and strengthening the potential of the digital economy of the southern region;
  • Increasing competitiveness, the business environment and the regional investment environment;
  • Encouraging partnerships for innovation and entrepreneurship between the private sector, the public sector and educational institutions in the Southern region of the Republic of Moldova;
  • Promoting technology, solving problems and identifying creative learning solutions and promoting STEM subjects;
  • Facilitating the establishment of startups in innovative sectors, strengthening their capacity, and preparing them for investments.
  • Our team

    Nicolae Mocanu

    Administrator

    Rodica Negru

    Deputy Project Director

    Tatiana Bejan

    Entrepreneurship and Community Manager

    Nadejda Cudobețchi

    Communication manager

    Alina Milicenco

    Educational/STEM Program Manager

    Antonia Hiorescu

    Project Assistant

    Daniela Cășuneanu

    Financial Director

    Ecaterina Gîscă

    Accountant

    Petru Terzi

    Graphic Designer

    Foundation Board

    Sergiu Cornea

    Sergiu Cornea

    President of the Inotek Foundation Board
    Rector of the B.P. Hasdeu State University of Cahul
    Evelina Acriș

    Evelina Acriș

    Secretary of the Inotek Foundation Board
    Investment Attraction Specialist, Cahul City Hall
    Irina Oriol

    Irina Oriol

    Member of the Inotek Foundation Board
    Executive Director of the National Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies (ATIC)
    Victoria Nonii

    Victoria Nonii

    Member of the Inotek Foundation Board
    Administrator at StarNet Digital City S.R.L. (Digital Park)
    Radion Moraru

    Radion Moraru

    Member of the Inotek Foundation Board
    Administrator at Halley Soft S.R.L.