Three start-ups from the Republic of Moldova have been selected as winners of the “BOOST: Green Futures Challenge” - an acceleration programme supporting green recovery and resilience in the region. The initiative is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. 

The winning ventures were recognized for their scalable, high-impact solutions advancing progress in renewable energy, circular economy, green construction, and environmental restoration. Together, they showcase how local innovation is driving the economy and sustainable development in Moldova. 

The selected start-ups are: 

• Eco Fabrica – Creates solar-powered systems for heating buildings and drying harvested produce, accelerating renewable energy use in agriculture and housing.
• Eveco Construction – Produces prefabricated wall systems from natural and recycled materials, cutting emissions while improving the affordability of sustainable housing.
• Proton Energy Solutions – Operates a virtual power-plant platform that helps flexible energy consumers balance the grid – a step toward smarter, more resilient systems. 

Each of these ventures will receive US$20,000 in funding to scale and implement their solutions. Four additional ventures from Ukraine will also receive financial support to further develop their innovations. 

The selected companies were announced following a Demo Day event hosted in Chișinău on 3 October, which brought together 17 start-ups, innovators and investors from the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

Launched in April 2025, the “BOOST: Green Futures Challenge” attracted 196 applications from start-ups in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine developing solutions for green recovery, energy transition and circular economy. Over the ten week acceleration programme, participants completed five modules focused on impact assessment, business model development and investor readiness. Innovators also received training from UNDP experts and specialists from Poland, and benefited from more than 140 hours of individual mentorship delivered by 22 Polish mentors.