ACETI Accelerates the Digital Transformation of the Republic of Moldova through a Strategic Project for Innovation and Regional Integration
The Republic of Moldova can take a decisive step toward consolidating a modern digital economy with the launch of the strategic project ACETI for European Digital Innovation Ecosystem (ACETI 4 EDIE). Developed under the Innovate Moldova Program, the initiative is implemented by the Association for the Development of Electronic Communications and Innovative Technologies (ACETI) together with the Digital Innovation Hub of Moldova and aims to accelerate the country’s integration into European digital ecosystems through innovation, regional collaboration, and sustainable public policies.
A Project with Impact for Digital European Integration
ACETI 4 EDIE seeks to transform the Republic of Moldova into an integrated digital economy capable of competing in the regional market and the European digital space. The project responds to the need for technological modernization of the private sector and public institutions, acting as a catalyst for systemic change.
By strengthening digital capacities, developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and encouraging cross-border collaboration, the initiative contributes to repositioning Moldova as an active player in the region’s digital value chains, with a focus on partnerships with Romania, Ukraine, and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
The project also has a strong European dimension, aligning with the digital transformation objectives promoted at the European Union level and opening access for Moldovan SMEs to new opportunities for funding, innovation, and export.
Supporting SMEs: Digital Assessment, Training, and Testing
At the core of ACETI 4 EDIE is a firm commitment to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Republic of Moldova in their transition to a digital economy. Digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for competitiveness, adaptability, and sustainable growth, and this project provides the concrete framework for SMEs to take this step.
In this regard, ACETI will develop individual digital transformation plans, starting from a detailed assessment of each company’s digital intensity level.
Each plan will include concrete recommendations, technical specifications, cost estimates, and proposals for IT solutions tailored to the organization’s needs. The assessment process will be seamlessly integrated into the ACETI 4 EDIE structure, developed under the Innovate Moldova Program.
In addition, ACETI 4 EDIE creates tangible opportunities for applied learning. The project’s practical educational activities will offer SMEs and startups access to cutting-edge equipment and technical expertise in areas such as microelectronics, industrial automation, and technologies for smart buildings and communities. These experiences are essential for companies to test, prototype, and directly understand the potential of new technologies.
The project also includes intensive training for entrepreneurs, focusing on aligning digital strategies with business objectives and accessing national and European funding for development.
Through this integrated approach—assessment, training, and testing—ACETI 4 EDIE creates real conditions for Moldovan SMEs to become more efficient, competitive, and better prepared for the European digital economy, ensuring a sustainable and strategic digital transformation.
Regional Dialogue and Public Policies for Responsible Digitalization
A key element of ACETI 4 EDIE is fostering cooperation among key players in the digital ecosystem and creating a governance framework adapted to the realities of the modern economy. In this sense, the project promotes structured dialogue between entrepreneurs, policymakers, experts, and academia to define common directions for development and innovation.
The initiatives supported under the project provide an open framework for exchanging ideas, debates, and strategic reflection on trends in digitalization and innovation. This lays the foundation for expanded regional collaboration, with the Republic of Moldova asserting its active role in promoting digital transformation.
At the national level, ACETI supports constant consultations with stakeholders in the innovation sector to gather relevant insights and develop evidence-based public policy recommendations grounded in economic realities. These efforts contribute to creating a regulatory framework more aligned with the needs of the digital environment.
At the same time, the project invests in building skills in emerging fields, offering beneficiaries training opportunities and support for adopting advanced technologies in their daily operations.
Through these components, ACETI 4 EDIE supports the development of open, participatory digital governance, well anchored in European realities, laying the groundwork for a responsible and sustainable digital transition for the Republic of Moldova.
Visibility, Accountability, and European Partnerships
The ACETI 4 EDIE project reflects Moldova’s vision of building an open, transparent digital society aligned with European values. By promoting collaboration between the public sector, the private sector, and regional partners, the project strengthens the country’s position in an increasingly interconnected innovation ecosystem.
The expected results of the project go beyond technology. ACETI 4 EDIE contributes to creating a more competitive economic environment, stimulating a new generation of digital enterprises, and modernizing public governance through smart and efficient solutions.
Through this project, ACETI reaffirms its strategic commitment to the digital modernization of the Republic of Moldova and alignment with the Digital Transformation Strategy of the Republic of Moldova 2023–2030. ACETI 4 EDIE thus becomes not only a development project but also a platform for Moldova’s digital future, connected to European values, opportunities, and standards.
The ACETI 4 EDIE project is implemented with the support of the Innovate Moldova Program, funded by Sweden.
