Moldova Innovation Technology Park Hits $1 Billion — A Record for Eastern Europe

 Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) marks a year with when the symbolic threshold of USD 1 billion in the aggregate turnover of resident companies was achieved. Preliminary data for 2025 indicate a spectacular growth, with a total turnover of MDL 18.9 billion, the equivalent of USD 1 billion, which represents an increase of 24.3% compared to 2024 and about 10-fold growth compared to 2018, the year of the park establishment.

“These figures reflect not only the success of resident companies, but also the transformation of MITP into a real economic engine of the Republic of Moldova. The symbolic threshold of USD 1 billion positions us, in metaphorical terms, as the first “institutional unicorn” in the country – a public initiative scaled globally, which combines the stability of the framework offered by the state with the dynamics of the private sector. The park’s performance shows that effective public policies, a predictable tax regime and a focus on exports can generate real and sustainable economic impact”,

said Marina Bzovîi (below), Administrator of MITP.

“This exceptional performance confirms the accelerated transformation of the MITP from a public policy instrument into a true national economic engine, with a direct impact on economic growth, exports and the consolidation of the highly qualified labor market. This pace of scaling and magnitude of results achieved are rarely found in public initiatives and highlight the effectiveness of the MITP model”,

underlined the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Eugeniu Osmochescu.

Accelerated ecosystem growth: 2,725 resident companies

In 2025, the Moldova Innovation Technology Park reached 2,725 resident companies, marking one of the strongest growth rates since the launch of the park. Compared to the previous year, the MITP ecosystem expanded by 571 companies, which represents an annual growth of 27%, a pace rarely seen at the regional level.

This evolution reflects the continued attractiveness of the MITP regime for local and international companies, as well as the confidence of the business environment in the stability, predictability and efficiency of the framework offered. The growth confirms the maturation of the IT ecosystem in the Republic of Moldova and positions MITP as a competitive regional platform, built on a single tax regime of 7%, simplified processes and openness to global markets.

Human capital, competitive wages and sustainable growth

In 2025, MITP resident companies have employed 25,809 specialists, of which 23,110, i.e. almost 90%, are directly involved in eligible activities. This critical mass of professionals reinforces MITP’s role as one of the largest generators of highly skilled jobs in the Republic of Moldova. The average monthly salary remains at around 50,000 MDL (≈2,500 EUR / 2,700 USD), being the highest in the Moldovan labor market and one of the most competitive at regional level.

“The structure of the workforce indicates a strong focus on activities with high added value, advanced digital skills and mainly export-oriented services. Through its size and dynamics, MITP directly contributes to the retention of talents in the country, reduces the migration of specialists and offers competitive professional opportunities in a sector connected to the global economy”,explained Marina Bzovîi.

The top 5 activity types with the highest sales in 2025 are development of customer-facing software, data processing, call-center and export dispatch, IT consulting and software editing services, confirming MITP’s orientation towards high value-added segments and integration into global chains.

Beyond the numbers, the ministry’s strategy for 2026 focuses on the qualitative leap by adopting emerging technologies, aligning with the standards of the European single market and encouraging innovation.

“To accelerate this growth, this year we are transforming Moldova into a living laboratory of innovation: we are integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a productivity engine for our companies, we are adopting DSA (Digital Services Act) standards to guarantee a safe and transparent digital space. We are no longer satisfied with just being fiscally competitive. We will encourage the creation of innovative products, by building a mature technological ecosystem interoperable with the European single market”,

said the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Innovation, Michelle Iliev.

International investment and exports – pillars of MITP performance

In 2025, MITP resident companies come from 44 countries, confirming the international character of the park and the attractiveness of the Republic of Moldova as a destination for IT investments. At the same time, the investor structure remains stable and predictable, with a strong presence from Romania (75), Ukraine (55), the US (38), Germany (32), the UK (21), the same configuration as in 2024.

Exports are the backbone of the MITP ecosystem, reaching MDL 16.37 billion in 2025, i.e. approximately 88.5% of total eligible sales. This level shows that IT specialists in the Republic of Moldova are developing digital products and services for global clients, including renowned companies and international leaders in various industries.

For 2026, the total revenues of MITP resident companies are estimated at about MDL 19.9 billion, which would represent a forecast increase of about 5-6% compared to the 2025 turnover. The figures are preliminary and are based on estimates reported by resident companies, confirming the maintenance of a positive and sustainable dynamic of the MITP ecosystem.

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The Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), created in 2018, is the first e-Park in Europe, which offers a single tax regime of 7% and a stable framework, guaranteed by the state until 2035, with an operating term until 2037.

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