📍 Inotek Center, Campus of the “Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” State University of Cahul
📅 June 17, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
10:30 – 11:00 | Arrival of Government Representatives and Development Partners
Guest registration and welcome
Informal networking in the Inotek courtyard
Coffee and local snacks
11:00 – 11:40 | Official Opening Ceremony | Inotek Courtyard
Moderators: Ana Chirița, Strategic Projects Director, ATIC and Nicolae Mocanu, Inotek Administrator
Official speeches:
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Dorin Recean, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova
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Adriana Cazac, State Secretary for Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova
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Jānis Mažeiks, EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova
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Katarina Fried, Swedish Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova
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Nicolae Dandiș, Mayor of Cahul Municipality
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Sergiu Cornea, Rector of the “Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” State University of Cahul
Symbolic Launch Activity:
Digital unveiling of the Cahul Innovation Map – showcasing Inotek partners, startups, youth clubs, and innovation routes
Tree Planting Ceremony – “Planting the Future of Innovation in Cahul”
(Tree planted jointly by ambassadors, the Prime Minister, and a youth representative)
11:40 – 17:00 | Inotek Open Tours & Tech Demonstrations (all-day activity)
Self-guided tours available throughout the day
Inotek Expo: Stands of Cahul-based startups | Cahul Activ | Lunca Prutului | Alidensia | DLAB | Horeca Systems | Halley KM | Nicu Cociorva | Live demos (Robotics, IoT, AI, 3D Printing) | “Women in Tech” and “Youth Makers Club” Zones | Tekwill Academy Kids Shape Robotics | Holovision
11:40 – 12:10 | Guided Tour of Inotek Center for the Prime Minister, Ministers, Ambassadors, and Donors
Tour includes: Startup incubation zone | Digital labs (AI, IoT, 3D printing) | Youth Maker Club | “Women in Tech” exhibitions | Coworking and community spaces
12:10 – 12:20 | Media Interactions
12:20 – 13:05 | High-Level Panel: “How Regional Innovation Shapes the Economy of the Future” | Outdoor Stage
Panelists:
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Representatives from the EU, Sweden, LED, UMAEF, SDC, Orange Moldova, UN Women
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Janis Mazeiks, EU Ambassador to Moldova
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Katarina Fried, Swedish Ambassador to Moldova
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Guido Beltrani, Director, Swiss Cooperation Office in Moldova
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Nadejda Burciu, Country Director, LED Moldova
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Stella Jemna, Country Representative, UMAEF Moldova
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Dominika Stojanoska, Country Representative, UN Women
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Cristina Mîndrescu, ESG Manager, Events & Sponsorships, Orange Moldova
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Nicolae Dandiș, Mayor of Cahul
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Sergiu Cornea, Rector of the “B.P. Hasdeu” State University of Cahul
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Startup founders from Cahul
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Representatives from academia and the public sector
13:05 – 13:45 | Networking Lunch & Inotek Innovation Mixer
Lunch with local dishes and products made by women entrepreneurs
Informal exchange between startups, mentors, donors, and students
Music performed by young artists from Cahul
13:45 – 15:45 | Parallel Sessions organized by main partners
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Youth Makers Cube – innovation lab for youth transforming the region Organizer: Youth Makers Club and LED Moldova Youth Maker Club Hall, ground floor |
Women & Business Organizer: UN Women Moldova Mission Hall, ground floor |
Startup Community in Cahul – in the spotlight Organizer: Startup Moldova Vision Hall, ground floor |
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14:00 – 14:10 | “Innovating Together: The Impact of Youth Maker Club” Nadejda Burciu, Country Director, LED Moldova Natalia Lupu, Local Coordinator, Youth Maker Club Cahul
14:10 – 15:40 | “Print the Future: Practical 3D Innovation Workshop” A practical and interactive workshop designed to empower the local Makers community – students, teachers, and members of innovation clubs – with hands-on experience in 3D printing. Discover how to turn ideas into prototypes, explore the future of digital manufacturing, and collaborate with fellow innovators. |
14:00 – 14:05 | “When Women Succeed, Communities Thrive” Dominika Stojanoska, Country Representative, UN Women
14:05 – 15:00 | Panel “Finance for Business” Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) Magdalena Rusnac, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant, UCIP-IFAD Alexandra Sidorenco, Head of Fintech Department, National Bank of Moldova Granoleya, Entrepreneur
15:00 – 15:20 | What Do Funders Really Want to Hear? Elena Rotaru, Innovation Manager, Glia
15:20 – 15:45 | Your Brand. Your Voice. Your Power. Natalia Efros, Communication Expert and Entrepreneur
15:45 – 16:00 | “Transformation Starts With Each of Us – Through Education, Innovation and the Right Support” Tatiana Udrea, UN Women |
13:00 – 13:15 | “Moldova’s Startup Ecosystem in Numbers” Olga Melniciuc, Executive Director, Startup Moldova
13:15 – 13:55 | [Panel] Founder’s Life: What It Really Means to Build a Startup in Moldova Sergiu Casu, CEO Oto, Business Development Director at BidNexus Diana Sachirciuc, Founder & CEO Magic Wish, CEO Pure Cup Alexandru Luncashu, Co-founder & COO, Brizy 13:55 – 14:15 | “From Launch to Scale: The Oto Story” Sergiu Casu, CEO Oto, Business Development Director at BidNexus
14:15 – 14:30 | “A Founder’s Journey: Between Traditional Business, Startups and Community Power” Diana Sachirciuc, Founder & CEO Magic Wish, CEO Pure Cup 14:30 – 14:45 | Business Presentation Session Alexandru Luncashu, Co-founder & COO, Brizy Diana Sachirciuc, Founder & CEO Magic Wish, CEO Pure Cup Sergiu Casu, CEO Oto, Business Development Director at BidNexus
14:45 – 15:00 | Innovations in the Greenhouse Sector of the Republic of Moldova Ivan Skrelea, Director of the Agricultural Producers Association AGRO OGU |
15:45 – 17:00 | Presentation of Inotek Programs
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For Schools Mission Hall, ground floor |
For Entrepreneurs Vision Hall, ground floor |
Education Impact Hall, 1st floor |
Robotics for Kids Core Hall, 2nd floor |
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Workshop "From Tables to Queries: Introduction to SQL and Relational Databases", Ernest Bitca, Mentor in the "Tekwill in Every School" Program Donation of TVs to selected schools |
Presentation of Inotek entrepreneurial programs Workshop: "Digital Solutions for Tourism Promotion" |
Presentation of Inotek educational programs Workshop: "AI in Action – Create Fast, Innovate Smart" |
Interactive workshop from Tekwill Academy Kids |
17:00 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony
Performance by young local artists
Wine and local product tasting (highlighting women entrepreneurs)
Networking with ecosystem actors
