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The Digital Innovation Hub of Moldova (DIH of Moldova) is a project created in December 2021 by the Association for the Development of Electronic Communications and Innovative Technologies (ACETI), together with a group of regional, national, and international IT companies. It follows the model of the European Digital Innovation Hub from Romania, facilitating connections between startups, investors, providing access to funding for digital transformation. Simultaneously, it serves as a platform connecting companies in the region with professionals, future specialists, suppliers, and users.

EDIH “DIH of Moldova” Represents the Republic of Moldova at EDIH Summit 2026 in Brussels

Evenimente en EDIH “DIH of Moldova” Represents the Republic of Moldova at EDIH Summit 2026 in Brussels

EDIH “DIH of Moldova” Represents the Republic of Moldova at EDIH Summit 2026 in Brussels

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EDIH “DIH of Moldova”, the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the Republic of Moldova, is participating in the EDIH Summit 2026, taking place on 9–10 June in Brussels, Belgium. The event brings together the entire European network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), representatives of European institutions, EU Member States and associated countries, European AI infrastructures, and key stakeholders from the digital innovation ecosystem.

Held under the theme “Strengthening the AI Innovation Ecosystem”, EDIH Summit 2026 focuses on how Europe can accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public institutions. The agenda includes sessions on artificial intelligence, AI Factories, European Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs), innovation financing, digital skills development, and strengthening cooperation among European innovation hubs.

EDIH “DIH of Moldova” is represented in Brussels by Ion Bodrug, President of ACETI and Coordinator of the Hub, and Mircea Petic, Executive Director of ACETI and Process Manager of the EDIH.

The Republic of Moldova in the European dialogue on the future of EDIHs

A key highlight of Moldova’s participation is the workshop “New EDIH Frontiers: From Capabilities to Collaboration in Associated Countries”, dedicated to the role and contribution of European Digital Innovation Hubs from countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme.

The workshop aims to showcase the capabilities, services, and concrete technology solutions developed by EDIHs in associated countries, while promoting new cooperation opportunities and joint initiatives at the European level.

During this session, Mircea Petic participates as a speaker alongside experts and representatives of leading organizations from the European innovation and digitalization ecosystem, including Digital Innovation Zone (Romania), Verlab Institute (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Science Technology Park Belgrade (Serbia), 28DIGITAL (Hungary), InnDIH Valencia (Spain), as well as representatives of the European Commission, GIZ, and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova.

During the workshop, Mircea Petic highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration among European Digital Innovation Hubs, presenting the experience of EDIH “DIH of Moldova” in building international partnerships. As a concrete example, he showcased the Cross-Border Digital Innovation Hub (xDIH) project, implemented together with partners from the Republic of Moldova and Romania. The initiative contributes to the development of shared innovation infrastructure and the strengthening of digital ecosystems on both sides of the Prut River.

An opportunity to strengthen European partnerships

Participation in EDIH Summit 2026 provides EDIH “DIH of Moldova” with an opportunity to strengthen cooperation with other European hubs, identify new international collaboration opportunities, and promote the services available to SMEs and public institutions in the Republic of Moldova.

The summit also serves as an important platform for exchanging best practices in artificial intelligence, innovation ecosystem development, and the implementation of new European instruments supporting digital transformation. Participants are discussing how EDIHs can facilitate access to expertise, testing infrastructures, funding opportunities, and digital skills needed for the adoption of emerging technologies.

EDIH “DIH of Moldova”, part of the European digital innovation network

Participation in EDIH Summit 2026 confirms the active integration of EDIH “DIH of Moldova” into the European network of Digital Innovation Hubs and reinforces its role as a facilitator of digital transformation for businesses and public institutions in the Republic of Moldova.

Through its engagement in the European dialogue and the development of international partnerships, EDIH “DIH of Moldova” helps connect organizations in the Republic of Moldova with cutting-edge technologies, expertise, and opportunities offered by the European innovation ecosystem.