“Tulip Business Incubator 2.0” – training and funding opportunity for young entrepreneurs
21 February 2025
The Independent Analytical Center “Expert-Grup”, with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Chisinau and in partnership with the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM), launches the “Tulip Business Incubator 2.0” program, aimed at young entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova.
The program is open to people up to 35 years of age who want to start a business or develop an existing one. Participants will benefit from training, mentoring and access to grants.
Stages of the program
The program is carried out in two phases. In the first stage, 15 young people will be selected to participate in practical training and mentoring sessions in the following areas:
- developing a business plan;
- accessing preferential funding offered by the state and donors;
- obtaining a bank loan on favorable terms;
- marketing strategies;
financial management.
In the second phase, a business ideas competition will be organized, following which five of the participants will receive non-reimbursable grants worth 5000 euros each. The winners will also benefit from mentoring to attract additional funding, business consulting and networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs.
Eligibility criteria and how to apply
To be eligible, candidates must be up to 35 years old and be entrepreneurs or future entrepreneurs with a feasible business idea. They must also demonstrate motivation for developing a business.
The application file must contain the following documents:
- personal CV;
- A description of the company, if it is already registered;
- A one-two page motivation letter, in which the business idea and development plans are presented.
The deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2025, at 17:00. The documents must be sent to the e-mail address procurari@expert-grup.org.
Program calendar
- Selection of the 15 beneficiaries: March 5, 2025
- Training sessions: 17-28 March 2025
- Business plan competition and selection of 10 finalists: April 1-11, 2025
- Final pitching and grants: May 27, 2025
- Mentoring programs: June – September 2025
- Closing event: 31 October 2025
The “Tulip Business Incubator 2.0” program offers young entrepreneurs the chance to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses, benefiting from financial support and professional expertise.
