Background

About ATIC
THE MOLDOVAN ASSOCIATION OF ICT COMPANIES (“ATIC”) is the business Organization uniting 80 companies. Umbrella Organization gathering over 7000 employees.

Being established in 2006, ATIC is the action leading association and the voice of the Moldovan ICT industry that promotes the development of the ICT sector in the Republic of Moldova through viable partnerships between companies, similar organizations, government, state institutions and international organizations. The association was founded to represent the industry on different policy and legislative issues and to facilitate the exchange of best practices between members. ATIC mission is to protect and promote the Association members’ interests as well as facilitate a more favourable ICT business climate.

About Tekwill
The ICTEC Project started as a USAID program implemented by the National Association of ICT Companies (ATIC). In 2016, the Government of Sweden joined the program and expanded the operations and content programs of Tekwill. The project is implemented as a private-public partnership (through the Global Development Alliances instrument (GDA)), between the Moldovan Government, private industry, academia and donors. The private partners include multinational companies, IBM and Microsoft, and also Moldovan Association of Private ICT Companies (ATIC) members that are local (operated) ICT companies. The private partners bring significant new resources, ideas, software, technologies and development activities, such as pieces of training, practical assignments, and mentorship. The private sector partners will have the chance to use the centre to communicate with the university, SMEs, startups, professionals and contribute to the curricula improvement answering the market needs, as well as the improvement of the IT and entrepreneurship ecosystem that will lead to the economic growth of the country. The Government of Moldova supports this project at the highest level of the Prime Minister, and the partners include the Ministry of ICT, Ministry of Education, and E-Government Center.

General overview of entrepreneurship in Moldova: Startup Moldova
Moldova’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is emerging, although it has made significant progress compared to 10 years ago, our country still has much unexplored potential, amid a lack of entrepreneurial culture, limited access to finance, as well as experience in managing its own product-based business.

In order to reduce the gap and encourage the development of startups based on information technologies, the Republic of Moldova aligns with international trends and implements programs dedicated to growing and supporting startup businesses.
One of them is the Startup Moldova National Program – an initiative that gives the young people with innovative ideas access to educational programs, infrastructure, consulting, mentoring, opportunities to connect to international events and competitions, as well as attracting funding sources.

Specific Objectives

The entrepreneurship activities will focus on institutional development and fortification of the Startup Moldova concept, development and deployment of entrepreneurial education programs; implementation of general and vertically-driven initiatives, implementation and supporting community initiatives, facilitation for bringing all stakeholders together, mapping ecosystem players, and supporting entrepreneurial innovation, forming and developing a local talent pool and attracting foreign expertise, addressing the talent gap by reconversion mechanisms and entrepreneurial education opportunities and directly support startups in their needs. Tekwill will support the e-commerce agenda by adjusting its programs towards inclusive digitization initiatives.

Job Title: HealthTech Expert

#01. Basic Functions:
The HealthTech Expert will be responsible to provide expertise and management to innovative potential projects, bring actors together, develop roadmaps and support HealthTech initiatives from an early stage.
#02. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic plan of the development of HealthTech vertical in Moldova
• Ensure that all proposed program objectives and targets are achieved in a timely manner
• Ensure timely delivery of quality final products (minimum 3 programs)
• Manage and interact with HealthTech community and HealthTech Companies to best match their needs and ideas (minimum 30 active representatives)
• Identify key partnerships with local, regional and EU key stakeholders (sign minimum 2 MOUs)
• Work on behalf of the community to present joint/new/existing projects and ideas
• Oversee the development of program implementation plans, performance monitoring plans and all required reports
• Maintain coordination and collaborate with ICT Excellence Center project implementing partners, and other donors and investors involved in ICT sector development in Moldova, to coordinate efforts and share results – Mapp healthtech startups from Moldova – Find and offer sufficient guidance to healthtech startups in form of mentoring – Finding opportunities for local startups – support in elaboration content for education program in developing HealthTech Ecosystem in Moldova
• Report regularly to the Senior Project Coordinator, respectively if required to USAID/Sweden, where appropriate, regarding decisions to be made, activities undertaken, and progress.
• Report on HealthTech related potential activities and initiatives
• Compile proposals into portfolio requests.
• Other may be applicable.

* The level of effort is expecting to be up to 60 full time working days.

#03. Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in designing and implementing HealthTech related activities
• Proven expertise and knowledge of the HealthTech sector, national, regional and international context.
• BSc or BA degree in information technologies, business, economics, or social sciences.
• Proven success in managing and leading the design of complex projects
• Fluency in English. Romanian and Russian will be considered as a plus.

#05 . DELIVERABLES:

1. Project proposals, including project plans, budgets, etc
2. All projects related documentations
3. Action Plan(s)
4. Reporting materials related to performed activities based on a deliverables established together with the Entrepreneurship Program Manager
5. Reporting documentation required by Entrepreneurship Program Manager
6. Any other documentation that is required for the best reach of the set forth results
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
   The consultant will perform his/her duties for the Republic of Moldova.
8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
   The assignment will begin on/about July 2021-December 2021.
9. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS.
   The consultant will report to the Entrepreneurship Program Manager, who will be responsible for supervising the employee’s performance.

Contacts

Please send your CV and motivation letter to osuruceanu@ict.md and mnemciuc@ict.md by August 16, 2021.

Link to this career opportunity

UN is in the search of youth innovators in Latin America that are creating technology solutions for enhanced climate action. 

July 21, 2021 – The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with SAFEEM and Seedstars, is calling all young innovators in Latin America that are creating climate technology solutions to join the Climate Innovation Labs, a three-day launchpad where the best projects will continue on to receive a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Program to help build out their companies. For more information and to register for the launchpad, simply apply before August 6, 2021, here: https://seedsta.rs/3z1vNFU

The Climate Innovation Labs is a fast-paced three-day online event that will bring together selected youth participants as well as climate technology experts within the selected sectors and technology fields in Latin America to explore innovative design thinking tools, flexing their entrepreneurial muscles and creating solutions for enhanced climate action.

Previously, the launchpad brought together 11 startups from Africa and Asia-Pacific that specialized in energy sustainability, electricity, food, agriculture, deforestation, environments, waste management, and more. Each startup had the chance to pitch at the Youth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day where they had the chance to have 1:1 meetings with investors, partners, and experts of the industry. Following the success of the project, the Latin American edition aims to bring out the same level of talents and solutions from the region, helping the companies accelerate their growth.

“It is very important to support young people to engage in climate action, and this programme provides them with the tools and diverse partnerships to create solutions. This programme was a big success in other regions, and now we invite youth in the Latin American region to be challenged to think outside of the box and co-create ideas for climate mitigation and adaptation solutions aligned with countries Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” shares Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.

The program is accepting individuals (to be grouped into teams later on) or groups with a minimum of three members. Each participant must fit the following criteria to be eligible for the program: 

• Participants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years old; 
• Attended or completed higher education; 
• Must be an aspiring/early-stage entrepreneur or a student interested in launching an idea on climate change and building entrepreneurial muscle; and,
• Must be passionate about solving climate technology needs and challenges.

At the end of the Climate Innovation Labs, the selected participants will be provided follow-on support to implement and scale selected solutions through a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Programme delivered by Seedstars. 

For more information about the Climate Innovation Labs and to submit your application, visit the page before the deadline on August 6, 2021 here: https://seedsta.rs/3z1vNFU 

ABOUT CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE AND NETWORK (CTCN)

The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is co-hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by more than 600 network members all over the world. The CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. It provides technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.

ABOUT SEEDSTARS 

Seedstars is a Swiss-based private company with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The groups’ activities cover over 90 emerging ecosystems through a variety of initiatives such as the , acceleration programs, physical hubs called Seedspace, venture capital investments and company building activities. Seedstars The Documentary is a feature film featuring the company’s vision to give a voice to the game changers of the developing world.

“They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds.” – Mexican proverb 

CONTACT

If you would like more information, please contact Michaela Villaroman at michaela.villaroman@seedstars.com.

link: UN Searches for Young Climate Technology Innovators in Latin America – Startup Moldova

EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul contribuie la consolidarea comunității tech din regiune. Astfel, miercuri, 28 iulie 2021 echipa EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul va găzdui un nou eveniment de networking, schimb de opinii și experiențe. Scopul evenimentului este de a identifica posibilitățile de digitalizare a potențialului turistic al regiunii și de a prezenta intervențiile și acțiunile în curs de implementare. Invitatul evenimentului va fi Stas Balaur, fondatorul https://teleportravel.com, digital touristic services & products.

Numărul locurilor este limitat, respectiv mergem după regula primul înscris, primul servit pe acest link: 

„EU4Moldova: StartUp City Cahul” este implementat în perioada 2020-2024 de ATIC, cu asistența financiară a Uniunii Europene în parteneriat cu Suedia. Inițiativa abordează dezvoltarea socio-economică durabilă a municipiului Cahul și a localităților învecinate, care completează acoperirea regională a asistenței pentru dezvoltare acordată de Uniunea Europeană Republicii Moldova. Proiectul sprijină, în special, dezvoltarea economică prin inovare, antreprenoriatul, ocuparea forței de muncă pentru întreprinderile mici și mijlocii din afara capitalei, precum și oferă oportunități de studiu al tinerilor, femeilor și fetelor în știință, tehnologie, inginerie și matematică (STEM). Ca și parte a proiectului, la Cahul va fi creat un centru regional de inovare și tehnologie -centrul de inovație EU4Innovation – iar un grup larg de localnici vor deveni beneficiarii săi. Obiectivul centrului este de a avea un efect de stimulare în alte zone de dezvoltare ale orașului. UE investește în dezvoltarea proiectului 6,8 milioane EUR, care sunt oferite prin intermediul Suediei și implementate de ATIC.

Link eveniment

Silicon Drinkabout vine în sudul țării, la Cahul! Pe 23 iulie, la 19:00, așteptăm comunitatea antreprenorilor și entuziaștilor de startupuri, business, IT, marketing și la evenimentul dedicat unui networking de calitate.

Înregistrarea pentru eveniment are loc pe acest link: https://forms.gle/BRRCNo4NeFgQXdS1A

După înregistrare va fi comunicat locul desfășurării Silicon Drinkabout la Cahul.

Vă așteptăm!

Link eveniment

În 22 iulie, Startup Moldova, în cadrul proiectului Tekwill, cu sprijinul Agenției Statelor Unite pentru Dezvoltare Internațională (USAID) și a Guvernului Suediei, organizează un eveniment care marchează începutul unei cooperări promițătoare între Chișinău și Bălți, menit să dezvolte lumea startup-urilor din Republica Moldova .

Colaborarea deschide noi oportunități de susținere a condițiilor existente și crearea de noi instrumente pentru dezvoltarea de startup-uri în sectorul tehnologiei informației și comunicațiilor. Lansarea Antreprenoriatului Tehnologic la Bălți facilitează accesul persoanelor interesate de domeniul TIC din nordul țării către proiectele Startup Moldova și Tekwill, dar și lărgește aria de acoperire a viitorilor colaboratori și stakeholders din comunitatea startup-urilor din Moldova.

Evenimentul va avea loc pe 22 iulie, la 17:00, în format online. Acesta este dedicat lansării programelor de dezvoltare a antreprenoriatului Tekwill în regiunea de Nord a țării – în orașul Bălți – și va oferi informații despre inițiativele planificate în viitorul apropiat.

Invităm toate persoanele interesate de startupuri și dezvoltare a companiilor inovatoare din sectorul TIC să participe la evenimentul online, lăsând o cerere preliminară pe acest link: https://forms.gle/idvmrTRZTTEMhpC39

Mai multe detalii despre Fundația Startup Moldova găsești aici: https://startupmoldova.digital/a-fost-creata-fundatia-startup-moldova-afla-mai-multe-despre-noua-entitate-planurile-de-dezvoltare-si-oportunitatile-de-care-vor-beneficia-antreprenorii/.

Pentru a participa accesati:

Linkul evenimentului

Startup Club Brainstorming Session – este platforma pentru reunirea comunității antreprenoriale, unde membrii se ajută reciproc în rezolvarea problemelor de afaceri într-un format de brainstorming. 

Pe 27 iulie, la 17:30, vino la Startup Club Meetup #6 să susții startupurile!

Misiune:
Misiunea Startup Club este de a facilita găsirea, conectarea, învățarea și dezvoltarea împreună a tuturor celor din ecosistemul de startupuri.La întâlnire participă maxim 15 persoane, în discuție.În cadrul sesiunii de brainstorming sunt câteva roluri: organizator (Startup Moldova), participanți la brainstorming (startup trackeri, mentori, experți, antreprenori, startuperi, liderii comunității), startup cu challenge (reprezentanții echipei de startup care vor prezenta provocarea). 

Cum să participi?
Alăturați-vă Startup Club completând acest formular: https://forms.gle/k6yiL1RX4ZXJPUAi8
*După completarea formularului veți primi confirmare de la organizatori și date de acces la toate sesiune cu instrucțiuni. 

Agenda:
 17:30 intro
 17:35 format și reguli de introducere
 17:40 începutul analizei primului caz – introducerea participanților în context
 17:45 brainstorming-ul membrilor clubului
 18:05 discuții despre idei, întrebări și răspunsuri
 18:10 sfârșitul evenimentului Reuniunile sunt organizate lunar, online, după necesitate, comunitatea poate fi întrunită de mai multe ori pe lună. Alăturați-vă Startup Club Moldova pentru conversații cu fondatori, antreprenori, specialiști în marketing, vânzări, startup trackere, mentori, experți și alții!

Link eveniment:

https://startupmoldova.digital/event/startup-club-meetup-6-brainstorming-session/

Între 25 și 27 iunie, zeci entuziștii medicinei și tehnologiei, viitori doctori, studenți, biologi, antreprenori, startupuri, dar și toți cei interesați de inovațiuni din Life Science au lucrat împreună la HealthTech Hackathon!

La o lună după eveniment, participanții, organizatorii, mentorii, trackerii și partenerii revin într-o sesiune live pentru a răspunde la următoarele întrebări:* Cum a fost experiența de lucru?
* Cum au fost abordate provocările HealthTech?
* Ce produse inovative sunt și vor ajunge pe piața medicinei din Moldova?
* Ce urmează în continuare în Life Science?Fie că ai participat sau nu la hackathon, te invităm cu drag să te alături discuției de follow up și să fii la zi cu domeniul HealthTech în Moldova! 
Înregistrează-ți prezența pe acest link: https://forms.gle/QnV2tkQBL6kDDaS68

link eveniment

15 июля Startup Moldova в рамках проекта Tekwill, при поддержке Агентства США по международному развитию (USAID) и Правительства Швеции, организует официальное мероприятие, которое знаменует начало многообещающего сотрудничества между Кишиневом и АТО Гагаузия, направленного на поддержку существующих условий и создание новых инструментов развития стартапов в секторе информационно-коммуникационных технологий.Мероприятие посвящено запуску программ Tekwill по развитию предпринимательства в регионе и даст понимание инициатив, запланированных в ближайшем будущем.

Представители мероприятия:

Mary Nemciuc, Ecosystem Builder

Aliona Rotaru, Executive Director at Dreamups, Implementer of Tekwill Startup School Comrat

Igor Ganea, CEO of BeeHoney, Traktor Camp

Isae Spinu, Head of digitalization Department at ODIMM

Olesea Covric – Deputy Head of the GIA

Модератор: Irina Covriga, Community Manager at Tekwill

Приглашаем всех лиц, заинтересованных в обучении и повышении квалификации для развитие инновационных компаний – стартапов в секторе ИКТ, принять участие в онлайн мероприятии, оставив предварительную заявку: 

Ссылка на мероприятиe: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87151756575?pwd=UGUzNnhieDZlZE9NSFJ1aDVvZStodz09

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