Call for SMEs: Financial support for integrating a digital solution

The Inotek Center is launching a call dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises that participated in the Business Digital Start program, offering them the opportunity to receive financial support for implementing a digital solution within their company.

This call represents the practical application stage of the knowledge gained during the training program, enabling companies to move from planning their digitalization to the actual implementation of digital tools that improve the way their business operates.

Through this call, eligible companies can obtain financial support for implementing a digital solution relevant to their business activities.

Who can apply

Companies are eligible if they meet all the following criteria:

• registered in the Republic of Moldova;
• operating in the districts of Cantemir, Leova, or Taraclia;
• classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME);
• participated in the Business Digital Start program;
• achieved a minimum participation rate of 60% in program activities;
• have at least 1 year of activity at the time of application;
• have no outstanding tax liabilities;
• submit only one application within this call;
• demonstrate a clear motivation for implementing the digital solution;
• commit to co-financing at least 20% of the eligible solution value.

Financial support

The maximum financial support offered under this call is up to MDL 100,000 per beneficiary.

Important conditions:

• the beneficiary must provide at least 20% co-financing;
• VAT is not eligible under this call;
• approximately 3 companies are expected to be selected.
• Eligible digital solutions
• Eligible solutions include software or digital services provided by officially registered companies in the Republic of Moldova that can issue fiscal documents.

Examples include:

• development or upgrade of a website or online store;
• implementation of CRM systems;
• implementation of ERP systems;
• internal process automation solutions;
• cybersecurity services and tools;
• relevant cloud solutions;
• other digital solutions contributing to the digitalization of company operations.

Non-eligible expenses

The following are not eligible for funding:

• purchase of hardware or equipment;
• expenses unrelated to the digital solution;
• company operational costs;
• salaries or internal costs of the beneficiary;
• costs that include VAT;
• services provided by suppliers not registered in the Republic of Moldova;
• activities in non-eligible sectors (e.g., gambling, tobacco, alcohol).

Funding mechanism

Financial support will be provided based on the co-financing principle.

Selected companies will:

• contract the digital solution provider through a tripartite agreement (beneficiary – provider – Inotek Center);
• pay their own contribution;
• submit invoices and supporting documents.

The approved funding amount will be transferred directly by Inotek Center to the digital solution provider, after verification of the documents and confirmation of implementation.

Implementation period

The approved digital solution must be implemented within a maximum of 2 months after funding confirmation and signing of the relevant documents.

Inotek Center and GIZ Moldova reserve the right to verify the implementation and use of the financial support.

Evaluation criteria

Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee, including an external expert, based on the submitted application file.

Evaluation will consider:

• relevance of the solution to the company’s needs;
• clarity of the identified problem;
• expected impact on the company’s operations;
• feasibility of implementation;
• budget realism;
• sustainability of the solution;
• company capacity to use the solution after implementation;
• level of commitment and co-financing.

Evaluation will be conducted exclusively based on the submitted application file, without interviews or pitching sessions.

Application file

The application must include:

• completed application form;
• extract from the State Register of Legal Entities;
• certificate confirming no outstanding tax liabilities;
• 3 comparative offers from suppliers;
• a comparative offers table.
• Deadline and submission

The complete application file must be sent by email no later than March 30, 2026, at 16:00, to:

• nmocanu@inotek.md
• rnegru@inotek.md

The extended deadline for submitting applications is: APRIL 05, 2026, 16:30 local time! The application is available for companies in the SOUTH region (Cahul, Cantemir, Leova and Taraclia).

Late or incomplete applications may be rejected.

Final provisions

Inotek Center reserves the right to request additional clarifications or documents during the evaluation process.

Submitting an application does not guarantee the awarding of financial support. Only companies demonstrating the relevance and sustainability of the proposed digital solution will be selected.

To ensure transparency, digital solution providers must not be directly affiliated with the applicant company.

This activity is part of the “NextGen for Non-Tech SMEs” project, implemented by the Inotek Centre and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH within the project ”Digital Transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Eastern Partnership Countries” (DT4SME).