Industrial growth boost: Moldova promises up to 75% state funding to foreign investors
Foreign companies, including those from Romania, seeking to invest in industry in the Republic of Moldova can benefit from substantial government financial support. Under the regional state aid scheme, investors can receive funding of up to 75% of the total value of their project.
For an investment to be eligible, the minimum value must be 10 million lei (approximately 500,000 euros). Additionally, a single project cannot exceed 20% of the program's total budget.
Support varies by company size: large enterprises can receive up to 60% of eligible costs, while small enterprises can receive up to 75%. The mechanism is structured in two stages: a quarter of the amount is provided immediately as a grant, and the remainder is granted through income tax exemptions to promote long-term development.
“This scheme provides foreign investors with a compelling reason to consider the Republic of Moldova as their next strategic location. The incentive structure aligns with EU rules and directly supports large-scale projects in the manufacturing, electronics, agri-food, and automotive supply chains. Investors entering now can benefit from a first-mover advantage in a constantly evolving industrial landscape,” stated Natalia Bejan, director of Invest Moldova, in an interview with startupcafe.ro.
The program focuses on six strategic industrial sectors: electronics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, automotive components, textiles, construction materials, and food processing. In the construction materials sector, support is also available for production lines for thermal insulation, cement, bricks, and adhesives—areas in high demand in Romania, Ukraine, and the European Union.
The level of aid is higher for investments in the northern and southern regions of the country, while support amounts for the central region are more moderate, aiming to reduce economic disparities between regions.
The mechanism was officially launched in early 2025, and the program's total budget is at least 2 billion lei, with the potential for expansion. Authorities expect investments exceeding 500 million euros in the industry by 2036.
Application files can be submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. The ultimate goal of the program is to create well-paid jobs, modernize factories, reduce migration, and strengthen the economy through production and exports, including efforts to attract Romanian capital.
