Moldova: TechBehemoths Awards Insights

The Republic of Moldova is a developing country; however, this has not prevented it from entering the international technology market with impactful results and high-quality services. For the first time, it competed with other emerging technology countries - such as Cyprus, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Lebanon and Qatar - along with 6 other newcomers in the global TechBehemoths Awards 2025 competition, out of a total of 68 participating countries.

Overview of Moldova’s IT Industry

In recent years, Moldova has become a promising destination for IT outsourcing. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector contributed 8.3% to the national GDP in 2023, of which the IT sector (excluding telecom) accounted for 5.3%, recording the highest growth rates of IT services exports among countries in the Central and Eastern Europe region (compared to Ukraine, Romania, Estonia, etc.) signaling a very rapid development of the sector in terms of IT services exports.

Other sources confirm that IT services exports have increased significantly, and in the first months of 2025, the IT sector generated over 25% of total services exports, exceeding 600+ million USD and marking an increase over the same period of the previous year.

Moldova’s Debut at TechBehemoths Awards 2025

Moldova was among the 12 new countries entered in the TechBehemoths Awards competition in the 2025 edition and emerged victorious from the competition on December 9, 2025, with 7 winners across 7 IT service categories:

• Custom Software Development

• E-Commerce Development

• ReactJs

• SEO

• SMM (Social Media Marketing)

• Web Design

• WordPress

They accumulated a total of 690 votes, joining the most active newcomers this year, led by Ethiopia, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Cyprus, and Zimbabwe, based on the number of votes received during the voting phase.

Considering that it is a developing country, small in size (33,846 km²), with a relatively small population (~2.6 million inhabitants), an exodus of highly qualified labor, a complicated political history, and an unstable macroeconomic framework with external pressures, regardless of all these mentioned conditions, Moldova still achieved remarkable results at the TechBehemoths Global Excellence Awards 2025.

Top IT Companies in Moldova

Company	Location	Points	Description
BamBoo.md	Chisinau	200	Digital marketing & SEO agency helping local businesses grow online via web development, social media campaigns, SEO, and PPC.
EBS Integrator	Chisinau	171	Software & mobile development firm delivering custom iOS, Android, and web solutions, including backend/frontend and cross-platform apps.
RocketSEO	Chisinau	154	SEO agency focused on organic traffic growth, technical audits, AI visibility, link building, and client-specific strategy execution.
Five Stars Digital Agency	Chisinau	138	Marketing firm providing performance marketing, web design, SEO, social media promotion, CRM integration, and branding; works with international brands.
Mit-dev.com	Chisinau	126	Boutique software agency delivering custom solutions, AI, cloud services, and digital transformation for FinTech, Healthcare, E-commerce, and Manufacturing.
Elermond Studio	Chisinau	126	Studio specializing in game, app, and web development, plus branding and publishing services for clients worldwide.
Cromatix Creative Image Lab	Chisinau	125	Creative agency providing graphic design, product photography, and digital marketing with focus on visual storytelling and brand identity.

As can be seen, all the winning companies in the TechBehemoth Awards 2025 are concentrated in Chisinau, suggesting that the capital of the Republic of Moldova remains the main economic, educational and technological hub of the country, due to such factors as: concentration of talent, potential customers, suitable infrastructure, convenient location, but also the presence of other resources necessary for the comfortable activity of IT companies.

Also, a factor that limits expansion in other areas of the country is that outside the capital, there are no other significant regional hubs. This is because small cities cannot offer favorable conditions, infrastructure, and a community of specialists, which would support comparable top-level IT companies.

The Infrastructure Behind Moldova’s IT Growth

Supported by government initiatives such as the Moldova Innovation Technology Park and an attractive tax regime of 7% on turnover, the Moldovan IT sector has attracted investments from over 43 countries and hosts over 3,369 IT companies, offering a competitive combination of advantageous prices, quality services, developed infrastructure, qualified workforce, and extensive language skills. For more details, see our SWOT analysis in a separate article.

It is worth noting that Moldova benefits from several organizations, clusters, accelerators, and hubs that provide support, stimulate innovation, and contribute to the development of the national IT sector, thus helping the country - and the people behind it - to be recognized globally.

• ATIC (National Association of ICT Companies) drives digital innovation nationwide, connecting IT companies, promoting entrepreneurship, and advocating for policies that support the sector.

• Tekwill, the country’s main tech hub, provides training, mentorship, and resources to IT students and professionals, promoting entrepreneurship and digital skills.

• Early-stage startups benefit from accelerators like the Startup Moldova, Upcelerator, and Innovate Moldova, which offer mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities, helping them refine business models and scale both locally and internationally.

• Moldova IT Park (MITP) provides infrastructure, legal incentives, and ecosystem support for tech companies, while TekEdu / Tekwill Labs offer coding bootcamps, workshops, and hands-on labs to build practical IT skills.

One of the most essential support activities of these organizations is facilitating access to basic primary resources, such as space, equipment, financing, specific technologies and software, technical and business consulting, practical know-how, and direct networking.

The complementary resources, which are mostly related to scaling, are about:

• Events and workshops - conferences, hackathons, bootcamps.
• Visibility and promotion - participation in competitions, PR, inclusion in the international ecosystem.
• Access to extensive expertise - consultants in marketing, legal, taxation, data protection, UX/UI.
• Culture and community - access to networks of entrepreneurs, exchange of ideas, best practices.
• Administrative and legal support - help with company registration, regulations, taxes or export procedures.

Strategically coordinated, all of these initiatives conducted by the right organizations, accelerators or hubs lead to a direct contribution to the growth and international recognition of IT companies in Moldova.

Wrapping up

Even though Moldova’s IT and marketing ecosystem is still largely centralized - which is natural for a small country (~2.6 million inhabitants) - it’s encouraging to see emerging changes and new opportunities for regional hubs in the future.

The TechBehemoths Awards provide a safe, cost-free way for emerging tech countries like Moldova to boost visibility and credibility with clients and global partners, creating a clear market differentiator and reinforcing the professionalism of participating companies or those listed on the German-based TechBehemoths platform.