Chisinau, 22 July 2024 – Women entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova looking to scale their businesses and
The second
She's Next
- 16 weekly workshops on sales, SMM, marketing, business accounting and customer loyalty;
- One-on-one mentoring sessions with
- Business Speed Dating event participation, connecting with 30 potential clients, investors, and partners;
- Access to digital tools and
- Training in grant applications and fund
- Special business packages from Visa, maib and partners.
"We are delighted to launch the second wave of the She's Next accelerator in Moldova, supported by Visa. Through this program, with joint efforts, we aim to empower women entrepreneurs in Moldova and provide them with the support and resources they need to grow their businesses and contribute to the country's economic growth," commented Svitlana Chyrva, Visa Vice President and Country Manager for Ukraine and Moldova.
“At maib, we are passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion. Supporting women in business isn't just a commitment; it's our mission. Through initiatives like the She's Next Accelerator, we are paving the way for Moldova's female entrepreneurs to double their income and achieve new heights. We believe in providing opportunities, resources, and a platform for women to thrive and lead in the business world. Together, we are building a future where equality and innovation go hand in hand,” highlighted Aliona Stratan, First Deputy Chairwoman of the Management Board at maib.
“Finance in Motion, through EFSE, is honored to support the new edition of the Women Accelerator program and promote women entrepreneurship. Together, we aim to build a brighter future for women entrepreneurs in Moldova, providing them with the necessary support to reach their full potential. We are pleased to reaffirm our support for the economic and entrepreneurship development in the Republic of Moldova. These empowering initiatives and partnerships demonstrate the prosperity we can create together through collaboration and dedication”, underlined Oxana Binzaru, Regional Director, Finance in Motion.
"Through the She’s Next Accelerator, we aim to promote entrepreneurship among women. Our goal is to help 21 participants increase their sales and attract funding. By doing so, we develop sustainable businesses that, in turn, contribute to the economic growth of the Republic of Moldova and encourage women to pursue their entrepreneurial journey," stated Traian Chivriga, founder and CEO XY Partners.
She's Next business accelerator program is intended for:
- Women entrepreneurs with a monthly business income between €1,000 and €5,000;
- Those seeking to broaden their market reach both regionally and internationally;
- Female entrepreneurs eager to engage fully in the program’s activities;
- Women seeking additional motivation and support and wishing to join a robust community of fellow female entrepreneurs.
All applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of webinars focused on the international business expansion and exportation of products and services. These are part of the global initiative She's Next Empowered by Visa in Moldova.
Selected participants will enjoy a bespoke package of business solutions from Visa and maib, tailored to meet the unique demands of local enterprises.
For detailed information about the accelerator’s schedule, application procedure and the eligibility criteria, please click the button below.
In 2023, the first wave of the Women Accelerator “She’s Next” program in Moldova, supported by She's Next Empowered by Visa in partnership with maib and EFSE supported 30 women to develop their businesses through comprehensive training and networking opportunities.
The Women Accelerator “She’s Next” is implemented by XY Partners, with the support of EFSE Entrepreneurship Academy & EU4Business and the global She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative in partnership with maib.
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About maib
Maib is the largest bank in Moldova, with a share of 31.6% of deposits and 37.9% of loans of the entire banking system at the end of the first semester of 2023. The bank has systemic importance and serves almost a third of the country's population. As of 2018, maib's largest shareholder is a consortium, which includes the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Invalda INVL, a leading Baltic asset management group, and Horizon Capital, a private equity fund focused on markets emergent. In 2022, maib is designated "The best SME bank in Moldova" by Global Finance and "Market Leader" in Corporate Banking by Euromoney. Learn more at maib.md.
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at visa.com.ua.
About She’s Next Empowered by Visa
She’s Next Empowered by Visa is a global initiative to support women entrepreneurs who manage, finance and develop their own businesses. Visa supports a range of programs around the world focused on small businesses and women business owners. Through this initiative, Visa aims not only to give women the basic knowledge to start their business, but also to inspire them to conquer new heights, strengthen confidence in their own abilities and develop leadership qualities that can be useful in any field.
About EFSE
An impact investment fund established in 2005, the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) aims to foster economic development and prosperity in Southeast Europe and the Eastern Neighbourhood Region. EFSE was initiated by KfW Development Bank with the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Commission. As the first public-private partnership of its kind, EFSE draws its capital from donor agencies, international financial institutions, and private institutional investors. Finance in Motion GmbH, Germany, serves as EFSE’s advisor and Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services S.A., Luxembourg, acts as manager. For more information on the European Fund for Southeast Europe, please visit: www.efse.lu
About XY
XY Partners is a business accelerator that helps startups and companies grow through mentorship and operational support, enabling them to develop sustainable businesses. The accelerator connects founders with investors, as well as local and international mentors. Over 300 companies have benefited from the programs implemented by XY Partners. For more information visit www.xy.md
Contacts for media:
Vitalia Simerețchii
External Communication Manager
maib, Moldova
T.: +373 68 50 55 25
vitalia.simeretchii@maib.md
Daria Dyka
Corporate Relations Manager
Visa, Ukraine and Moldova
T.: +38 067 332 5214
ddyka@visa.com
Lilia Duca
Account Manager for Moldova
Noblet Media, +373 (68) 294 692
l.duca@nobletmedia.com
Dumitrița Culiuc
Marketing Manager at XY Partners
+37360637339
dumitrita.culiuc@xy.md
