START IN BUSINESS 2.0

Inotek Centre

10.11.2026 - 26.11.2026

Entrepreneurship Basics Course

Have a business idea but don't know where to start? The “Start in Business” course will help you turn your idea into a project you can test and develop step by step.

Throughout the programme, you will take part in practical sessions, work on your own business idea, and receive feedback from mentors and entrepreneurs. The course is designed for people with no previous business experience and will help you understand how entrepreneurship works in practice.

Duration: 3 weeks (18 hours, 9 sessions)
Dates: 10–26 November 2026
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 17:00–19:00
Location: Inotek Centre, Cahul
Mentor: Ludmila Roșca-Sadurschi
Participation fee: 1,000 MDL

About the course

“Start in Business” is a practical introduction to entrepreneurship, designed for young people and anyone interested in learning how to start a business from scratch.

During the course, you will develop your own business idea and explore the essential stages of building a business:

Identifying business opportunities;
Validating your idea;
Promoting a product or service;
Attracting your first customers;
Financial planning and preparing to launch.

The programme combines interactive workshops, practical exercises and mentoring, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn directly to your own business idea.

What you will learn

During the sessions, you will discover how to identify a business opportunity, define your target audience and develop an offer that meets customers' needs.

The programme covers marketing, sales, financial planning and the legal aspects of starting a business. You will also learn how to use AI tools for market research, promotion and organising everyday business activities.

You will explore funding opportunities and learn how to prepare an application for financial support.

At the end of the course, you will present your business idea at a Pitch Day, where you will receive feedback from mentors and experts.

Topics covered

Introduction to entrepreneurship and business idea development
Marketing and business promotion
First sales and customer acquisition
Business budgeting and financial planning
Legal aspects and accounting for beginners
AI tools for business
How to apply for business funding
Pitch Day – presenting business ideas

Who is this course for?

The course is designed for young people aged 16 and over and individuals with no previous entrepreneurial experience who want to understand how a business works in practice.

It is suitable for anyone with a business idea they would like to develop, an interest in startups, freelancing or local businesses, or a desire to gain practical business skills.

How the course works

The course takes place in person at the Inotek Centre from 10 to 26 November 2026 and includes 9 sessions of 2 hours each, spread over 3 weeks.

Sessions combine theoretical explanations with practical exercises, individual assignments and group activities. You will work on your own business idea and benefit from mentoring, feedback and opportunities to interact with entrepreneurs and guest experts.

Programme schedule

Week 1 | 10–12 November

Entrepreneurship fundamentals, business idea development, marketing and attracting your first customers.

Week 2 | 17–19 November

Business budgeting, financial planning, legal and accounting basics, and the use of AI tools.

Week 3 | 24–26 November

Funding opportunities, Pitch Day – business idea presentations, closing ceremony and feedback.

By the end of the programme, you will have a clearer business idea and a better understanding of the steps involved in starting a business. You will gain practical skills in marketing, sales and planning, while the Pitch Day experience will help you present your project in a structured way.

Participation fee

The participation fee is 1,000 MDL and includes access to all programme sessions, learning materials, mentoring, networking activities, participation in Pitch Day and a certificate of participation.