HealthTech Demo Day: A Startup in the Field of Medicine Earns USD 5,000! Know the Digital Solution

    HealthTech Demo Day has announced its winner! 3 startups that develop innovations in the field of health presented their smart solutions during Demo Day – an event that connects new businesses with potential investors, in order to obtain financing for development. The winner of the competition is HeroDoc – a portal that provides primary online consultations and offers users the opportunity to choose their specialist individually. Demo Day takes place within the HealthTech Accelerator and is part of the HealthTech vertical in Moldova – a platform that connects different actors in the medical and IT field, to create opportunities for the development of innovations and startups in the field. The program is organized by Startup Moldova, in collaboration with the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu”, with the support of USAID and Sweden within Tekwill project, in partnership with FreshBlood.

HeroDoc is a platform that aims to improve the relationship between patients and doctors, by eliminating distances. The application offers customers the opportunity to choose their doctor and benefit from a remote primary consultation. The startup was named the winner of Demo Day, and its founders were awarded a USD 5,000 prize by the Tekwill project.

Along with HeroDoc, two other startups presented their innovative ideas, in order to provoke the interest of investors from the country and from abroad. Is about:

Parkinson – a software that collects and analyses data provided by customers for early detection and monitoring of Parkinson disease – a chronic degenerative disease.

Babi med – an application for parents who have children up to 5 years old, whose purpose is to help them monitor the body temperature, rhythm and respiratory rate of the little ones.

Ana Chirita, Strategic Project Director, ATIC:

“New technologies and the growing demand for quality medical services are the main trends in the global health market in the coming years. For this reason, in order to benefit from quality services and an individual approach, we support initiatives to develop medicine through technology. We are at the stage when we have to learn to combine digitalization with the medical sector, and we want to offer services with considerable impact in people’s lives through innovations. It is necessary for the Republic of Moldova to align with the global trends in the personalization of human needs in order to improve the quality of life and the innovative connection, and the digitalization of medicine is a step towards achieving these results.”

Alexandru Corlateanu, Associate Professor, USMF:

“The university’s collaboration with the Tekwill project offered us the opportunity for the medical field to be better understood by the representatives of the technological field. During the dedicated events of HealtTech Hackathon and HealtTech Accelerator we worked together to improve the products and services we created. We are very happy to have the chance to change society through innovations, and health is one of the areas that can provide more quality digital services for the Republic of Moldova. During the project, we met startups that develop solutions to various health problems, very good ideas that need to be improved and supported in order to be implemented.’’

Throughout the period of developing innovative ideas in the field of HealthTech, the startups have been guided by the trackers, who guided them, offered them advice and monitoring, in order to improve their products, guided. Among them were representatives from the ecosystem of Kazasthan and Moldova, such as: Evgney Frolov, Aliona Rotaru, Dmitrii Albot, Gulzina Baltabaeva, Assel Seifulina, Ion Mocanu, Iulia Cozacenco.

HealthTech Demo Day was organized by Startup Moldova, in collaboration with the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu”, with the support of USAID and Sweden, within the Tekwill project; partners: FreshBlood and SanoPass.

Renewable Energy And Innovative Solutions: PowerTech Vertical Developed With the Help of Tekwill

   The Tekwill project is committed to promoting the use and application of trans-industrial technologies based on the potential and strategic areas of Moldova such as FinTech, AgTech, PowerTech and MedTech. As a result, PowerTech Vertical was launched – an extensive program dedicated to entrepreneurs who develop solutions for the area of renewable energy. It is a platform that connects different players in the industry and creates bridges for the development of research and innovation. The vertical includes several programs designed to ensure the integration of technologies in the field of sustainable energy, including a laboratory created at the Technical University of Moldova, with the support of the TEKWILL project, supported by USAID and Sweden .

John Riordan, Deputy Head of the USAID Moldova Mission: 

“Renewable energy and energy efficiency are two of the development objectives of the Republic of Moldova, and we at USAID believe that through the efficient use of renewable energy we will ensure accelerated development of the country. USAID encourages private sector partnerships to choose and promote environmentally friendly technologies and thus develop new business practices and make investments that will mitigate risks. The Technical University of Moldova together with Tekwill created the PowerTech Laboratory – a vertical that supports a group of companies with activities focused on the tech and energy sectors. The laboratory’s work will focus on modernizing curricula and educational materials, studying the latest digital trends in global IT and creating opportunities for IT and non-IT development.”

Madelene Eichhorn, Program Manager, Swedish Embassy in Moldova: 

“Sustainable development and the use of renewable energy are strategic objectives of Sweden. Sweden is involved and dedicated to sustainable transformation and is ready to share its national expertise. The use of renewable energy can bring excellent results in all sectors of the country, whether we are talking about a circular economy, innovative and sustainable technologies or a sustainable environment. The merger of the IT sector with the energy sector will create significant potential for the country’s further development. We are happy to be part of this digital development project and to provide training and technological equipment to support teachers, students and other beneficiaries directly involved.”

“PowerTech Lab” is a laboratory designed to provide a supportive environment for the development of unique and innovative products in this field. It is located at the Technical University of Moldova (78, 31 august 1989 Street, Block 2). “Power Tech Lab” reproduces, to a lesser extent, the environment within the Tekwill Center, stimulating the promotion of research and exploration of ICT opportunities, giving participants the opportunity to develop their own concepts. The laboratory is equipped with advanced equipment, which allows both startups and students training and testing in the field of sustainable energy. The laboratory aims to capitalize on the most important soft or hard assets of the university, thus contributing to the modernization of the curriculum and to the increase of the qualification of the targeted departments.

Ana Chirita, Director of the TEKWILL project / ATIC Strategic Projects Director:

“In the coming years, the skills deficit will increase in parallel with the development of the industry, and education must be aligned, in order to cope with these developments. To achieve this goal, we set out to support universities in developing the capacity to apply the technologies of the future. This laboratory offers several necessary opportunities for innovation, business development and the generation of useful solutions, both nationally and, why not, internationally. Its establishment will help expose students to global best practices and the latest technologies. A great advantage is the fact that the laboratory is located within the university, which creates a technical environment and offers students the opportunity to develop products, along with incubation and acceleration programs.”

Viorel Bostan, rector of the Technical University of Moldova: 

“Of course we have had projects related to sustainable energy so far, but this time, we will bring new materials, modern equipment and, directly, skills and knowledge that will add value to the content and opportunities offered by TUM. The launch of such projects as PowerTech Lab, in which we have the freedom to create and innovate in the education system, brings a dose of motivation and desire for knowledge and development. PowerTech Lab is the place to learn, fail and try again and build ideas that will change the world.”

Within the vertical “Power Tech” is organized a dedicated accelerator – “Moldova Power Accelerator”, in which 6 local startups in the field of environmental technologies will develop their services and products. For 10 weeks, the newly launched businesses will have expertise, mentoring and guidance from international experts from the DEX Innovation Center in the Czech Republic, but also from experts from the Republic of Moldova, to scale their business.

“Academy of Design”, “Phoenix Technologies”, “Uniqa Wall Systems”, “Scandinavian Smart House”, “Olegnegru” and “Vertical Wind Turbines” – are the startups that participate in the accelerator, developing innovative products, services and solutions, such as:

  • developing a sustainable design for green buildings, offering more energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions;
  • consolidation of renewable energy;
  • construction of prefabricated houses, energy efficient, with solar panels, which are assembled in no more than a week, with zero waste;
  • construction of ecological houses, from project – to turnkey;
  • solar energy generation solutions;
  • solutions for building vertical turbines, in order to maximize the efficiency of the natural wind, thus generating more energy.

About TEKWILL

With the support of USAID and Sweden, “Tekwill” was created in 2017 as a Center of Excellence of the ICT sector in Moldova with the main purpose of aligning the field with current market requirements. Aiming to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the IT industry and other strategic sectors of the economy, the center expanded its fields of activity, becoming in 2019 a complex project at national level. The basic objective of the TEKWILL Project, as a platform dedicated to the progress of the IT sector, is to ensure a major impact on the economic development of the country, by improving the entrepreneurial and educational capacities of society, but also by increasing the research and development potential of educational institutions, in line with the demand on the IT market.

“Tech Women Summit 2021” – The Most Important Event Dedicated to Girls and Women in the ICT Industry

The interest of girls and women in information technology is constantly growing, and many young women, even from school, participate in programs, courses and competitions, in order to more easily develop a career in IT. More attractive financial remuneration, the opportunity to work remotely and travel, the chances of working in foreign companies and gaining international experience are just some of the factors that determine girls and women to choose professions in the field. However, many women interested in IT face barriers, such as: stereotypes that IT is an industry dedicated to men, fear of failure or integration into a multi-male team, lack of knowledge of ICT disciplines, and others. According to statistics, in the Republic of Moldova, only a third of jobs in the IT field are occupied by women, of which only 19% have digital professions, relatively lower figures by 5 percent, compared to the number of women working in IT in countries like Romania or Bulgaria.

To highlight the talent and aspirations of girls and women seeking a career in IT, Tekwill, through its projects, has offered and offers girls and women career guidance courses, training, career opportunities, programs that include international experiences, work areas and an attractive and cooperative environment, being at the same time a platform of trust and encouragement for them to overcome barriers and assert themselves professionally.

In 2018, within the Tekwill project, the “Tech Women Moldova” platform was launched, which aims to train women in technology and bring together professional women to share their knowledge and best practices to motivate other girls and women to pursue a career in ICT.

The Tekwill project, funded by its partners – USAID and Sweden – supports and promotes women’s involvement in ICT, and over the years has launched and developed a number of initiatives, with 44 percent of their beneficiaries being women.

November 12 – “Tech Women Summit 2021” edition.

In order to encourage the exchange of experience and to provide IT professionals and future specialists in the field with a platform for communication and consolidation of the tech community, the Tekwill project, in partnership with Tech Women Moldova, launches the second edition of Tech Women Summit 2021”. The event is dedicated exclusively to girls and women who already have a fulfilling career in IT, to future professionals in the field, but also to all women who are interested in information technology. The summit will bring to the public special guests from abroad, who will talk about their path to success in the ICT industry, news in the field, training sessions and practical workshops on current topics in the field, but also a professional perspective on the direction of activity for all women who want a career affirmance.

Women with a name in the IT industry, managers who have demonstrated performance in their fields of activity, dedicated professionals and specialists from the country and abroad will inspire other girls and women to show courage, consistency and confidence in choosing a profession in the field of information technologies.

The second edition of “Tech Women Summit 2021” has taken place on November 12, in hybrid format. The event has included presentations, discussion and information panels, and several networking and interaction sessions in a friendly atmosphere and has been moderated by professionals working in IT companies in the country.

For more details about the event, follow the Facebook Tech Women Moldova  page and the Facebook page of the event – „Tech Women Summit 2021”. 

“Tech Women Summit 2021” was organized by the Tekwill project and “Tech Women Moldova”, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden, UN Women, but also private partners.

About Tech Women Moldova

“Tech Women Moldova” is a platform launched in 2018 with the support of the Tekwill project, funded by USAID and Sweden. The initiative aims to strengthen women’s knowledge of technology and bring professionals together to share their knowledge, best practices, but also to motivate other girls and women to pursue a career in IT.

Since February 2, 2021, “Tech Women Moldova” is a public association dedicated to attracting, supporting and promoting women in the field of ICT, to create the right conditions for their participation in the most dynamic industry of the present and future.

Currently, “Tech Women Moldova” has 16 active members involved in programs and events dedicated to girls and women.

For 2021, the Association aims to become the largest platform for girls and women in the tech industry, with a focus on events, exchange of experience and knowledge, mentoring programs, motivational conferences, and educational courses for more career opportunities, growth professionalism and affirmation in the field of ICT.

Startup Moldova Summit 2021: The Most Important Event Dedicated To Startups And Innovations In The Country Returns In A New Format

        The community of startups, ecosystem leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and investors has participated in Startup Moldova Summit 2021, on December 9 – an event dedicated to all those interested in innovative ideas for the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Republic of Moldova. Participants had the opportunity to know details behind the scenes of the ecosystem, about potential sources of funding, acceleration programs, launching initiatives, of benefit from the exchange of experience, communication sessions and dialogue with all those involved in developing entrepreneurship at the national level. Startup Moldova Summit 2021 is organized by “Startup Moldova”, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sweden, within the Tekwill project, implemented by the National Association of ICT Companies (ATIC).

Startup Moldova Summit 2021 has connected online entrepreneurs and startups from Cahul, Comrat, Balti – regions that benefit from business development opportunities based on information technologies. Guests from abroad with experience in developing innovative business ideas will come to the participants with success stories, successes and challenges they have overcome on their way to success.

The Startup Moldova Summit 2021 agenda included:

  • topics related to understanding the startup ecosystem
  • global and local market trends
  • community of those who develop innovative ideas
  • models of collaboration between the public and the private sector
  • local startups
  • who are the leaders of the startup ecosystem
  • growth and support programs for entrepreneurs
  • evolution and successes of the Cahul, Balti and Comrat regions
  • digital solutions in the fields of: AgTech, HealthTech, Fintech, PowerTech and others

Startup Moldova Summit 2021 has taken place on December 9, in hybrid format, with live connection directly from the regions of Cahul, Comrat, Balti and Chisinau!

Check the Startup Moldova page