Moldova will build its first large-scale high-tech park in the Chisinau suburb of Stauceni with an investment of €200mn funded through the European Union Development Plan with private sector participation, government officials said on August 19.
The project, described as an economic and technological platform of national importance, will host offices, laboratories, university campuses, conference centres and innovation infrastructure, NewsMaker reported. The project will be fully completed within five years after it is launched.
Moldova already operates an IT Park that enjoys a special taxation regime and employs over 20,000 people. Employees working for companies registering in the IT Park pay no income tax or social security contributions (which may be a problem when it comes to their future pensions), while the companies pay an overall 7% tax on their wages.
Minister of Economy Doina Nistor, together with Public Property Agency head Roman Cojuhar, presented the initiative at a press conference. Authorities confirmed that the feasibility study has been completed, and the next step will be to establish a dedicated company to manage the park.
Construction is scheduled to start in 2026 near the Arena Chișinău sports complex and is expected to take five years. Once fully operational in 2030, the project is forecast to generate more than 20,000 high-skilled jobs in fields including information technology, engineering, medical services, research, microelectronics and the creative industries.
“This will be a smart city in the heart of Moldova,” officials said during the presentation. The high-tech park will occupy a 50-hectare site in Stauceni, situated near Chisinau and in proximity to two partner universities, ensuring strong links between academia and industry.
The development plan foresees a multifunctional layout, with zones for education, business incubation, research, and commercial partnerships. Special emphasis will be placed on green design and sustainable technologies. Planned features include energy-efficient buildings, installation of solar panels, use of electric vehicles and landscaped green spaces designed to support a low-carbon footprint.
Government representatives stressed that the project reflects Moldova’s ambitions to position itself as a regional hub for innovation and digital industries, while creating employment opportunities for the country’s highly skilled workforce. By partnering with European institutions and private investors, authorities aim to ensure long-term financial sustainability and international competitiveness of the park.
According to initial forecasts, Moldova HiTech Park is expected to become a cornerstone of the country’s economic transformation by 2030, enhancing both export capacity in high-value industries and the attractiveness of the local business environment for foreign investors.