Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, Dec 11 – Moldova Innovation Technology Park’s (MITP) Awards 2025 Gala, held on December 5, celebrated excellence and innovation within Moldova’s IT sector, spotlighting five digital solutions that demonstrated transformative potential and strong relevance for both local and international markets. The event, now a landmark gathering for the tech community, brought together founders, investors, industry leaders, and diaspora professionals for an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements of the local tech sector.
An international jury evaluated each project for originality, practical applicability, scalability, and overall impact, ultimately selecting five solutions that stood out as the most compelling entries in the competition. The five finalists received €3,000 in funding and access passes to some of the world’s leading tech events.
MITP Awards 2025 Winners
Best Product Innovation: Key IVR – Agent Assisted Payments
KeyIVR stood out thanks to a powerful mix of impact, scalability, and clear vision. Their Agent Assisted Payments solution allows contact center agents to process customer payments in real time — securely, without ever seeing or handling sensitive card data. A smart, safe, and forward-thinking innovation that genuinely impressed the jury.
Best Service Innovation: Orange Systems – InSight KYC
A true game-changer in service excellence and customer experience. Orange Systems’ InSight KYC is an AI-powered RPA solution that automates customer onboarding and compliance across five EMEA countries. It saves more than 2.1 million manual hours every year, ensures 98% data accuracy, and delivers faster, error-free service. A standout model of efficiency at scale.
Best Startup: Acuverus – Argus AI
Argus AI is a MedTech startup on a mission to redefine surgery through the power of AI and Mixed Reality. The platform gives surgeons a new level of precision and insight, turning complex procedures into safer, more guided experiences. A rising star that proves how far determination, vision, and bold innovation can go.
Impactful Initiative of the Year: Endava Internship Programme
For more than 20 years, the Endava Internship Programme has been shaping Moldova’s IT landscape. Each year, up to 200 interns gain hands-on, project-based experience that prepares them for real market needs with many launching successful careers at Endava and beyond. In 2025, the programme reached a new milestone with the introduction of the Data & AI stream, strengthening the next wave of tech talent. Endava also received a special distinction from Forbes, including exclusive interviews and access to international events.
Special Jury Prize: MEGA PROMOTING – KallinaAI
KallinaAI introduces a new era of digital employees: voice-first, intelligent, and always active. It transforms customer conversations into real actions, bookings, sales, support, and documents – 24/7, across channels, in over 40 languages. An ambitious and promising solution that truly captivated the jury with its potential.
MITP Administrator, Marina Bzovîi congratulated all finalists and emphasized that the event is, above all, a celebration of Moldova’s creativity and innovation.
“The best solutions in the world are created here and reach global markets, from America to Asia. We develop products at home, made in Moldova, and we are proud of every MITP resident. MITP Awards reminds us each year that our ecosystem is not only competitive, but visible, respected, and capable of delivering technology at the highest level. Behind every winning solution stand teams driven by passion, perseverance, and the ambition to prove that Moldova can become a hub of innovation for the region, and even for the world.” stated Marina Bzovîi.
“We have a strong talent pool in the IT sector, which should become the main engine of economic growth in the coming years. Within two months of today, the Government of the Republic of Moldova will present its new economic growth plan, with innovation remaining at the core of this program.” highlighted Michelle Iliev, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.
Strategic partnerships for a stronger tech sector
MITP Awards continues to grow through strong collaborations and through the support of partners who believe in the potential of Moldova’s tech ecosystem. This year’s event was built together with organizations that champion investment in technology, education, entrepreneurship, and future-oriented solutions.
“We are glad to be the general partner of MITP Awards 2025 and the host of an event that celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and the entire tech community of Moldova. It is truly an honor to support bold ideas and technological solutions that shape the future and place our country on the innovation map. At maib, we continually invest in initiatives that inspire, connect, and accelerate the growth of the tech ecosystem, because we believe in the potential of this community and in its essential role in Moldova’s economic development.” stated Macar Stoianov, Deputy Chairman of maib.
“Innovation requires not only great ideas, but also mechanisms that can turn them into results. That is why, at Innovate Moldova, we support projects that already have direction and potential, helping them accelerate what they have begun. MITP Awards complements this effort by highlighting solutions that have matured and by showcasing their real impact on the ecosystem we consistently support.” emphasized Sergiu Rabii, Director of the Innovate Moldova Programme.
“In emerging ecosystems, innovation does not happen by accident. It must be cultivated, encouraged, and connected to real opportunities. MITP Awards achieves exactly that: it identifies valuable initiatives and offers them the visibility needed to advance to the next level. It is a clear sign that Moldova is strengthening its position in the regional digital economy.” reiterated Stella Jemna, Country Representative for Moldova at the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF).
“MITP Awards clearly demonstrates that Moldova’s tech ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and the projects presented show growing alignment with European trends in digitalization and innovation. We are proud to help connect these initiatives with regional networks and opportunities, enabling their solutions to reach farther. Through our partnership with MITP, we aim to promote high-quality entrepreneurship and expand opportunities for Moldovan startups. We congratulate all teams for their innovation and dedication.” mentioned Charles Mathiaux, Deputy Director of the EU4Innovation East project.
MITP Awards, now in its second edition, is a flagship competition for the Republic of Moldova’s tech sector, organized by the Moldova Innovation Technology Park. The 2025 edition confirmed the high caliber of submitted projects and the upward trajectory of Moldova’s IT industry, reinforcing MITP Awards as a platform for recognizing and promoting successful digital solutions.