EU-Moldova Investment Conference announces up to €641 million in strategic investments

At the EU-Moldova Investment Conference, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos announced investment plans and project initiatives worth up to €641 million in coordination with international financial institutions, private sector partners and public stakeholders. 

The initiatives will support strategic sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, education and sustainable agriculture. The aim is to strengthen Moldova’s economic resilience, improve infrastructure, expand access to finance, and accelerate the country’s integration into European value chains. 

Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, said: “The investment projects announced today demonstrate that Moldova is not only strongly supported by the European Union, but is also a country that is contributing to Europe’s competitiveness, security, digital transformation and industrial development.”

Mobilising up to €433 million through international financial institutions 

Building on the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, up to €433 million were committed through a combination of EU grants, guarantees and loans in cooperation with key international financial institutions. New investment projects were announced with:

  • Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support investments in energy efficiency in public buildings and residential housing.

  • European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the modernisation of school infrastructure across Moldova.

  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to strengthen digital infrastructure and services, develop strategic investment frameworks, and enhance private sector competitiveness and innovation.

  • European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) and Green for Growth Fund (GGF) to support expanded access to finance for businesses and households.

Up to €208 million in private sector investments 

Under the Call for Expressions of Interest for private investments in Moldova, eight projects representing up to €208 million in planned investments were selected. In the presence of Commissioner Kos, President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, Letters of Intent were signed with:

  • INVL, to support Moldova’s integration into European value chains through private equity investments.

  • TET, to develop a secure and AI-ready data centre. 

  • Micro Nano Tech, to expand innovation capacity in high-tech sectors.

  • Balkan Pharmaceuticals, to advance research, education and medical training while developing biopharmaceutical and medical technology capacities.

  • KB Container, to strengthen Moldova’s manufacturing potential for the EU market and Ukraine’s reconstruction needs.

  • Danube Logistics, to enhance transport connectivity and trade links with Ukraine and the European Union.

  • BOSAQ, to develop modern, efficient and affordable water infrastructure for citizens and the agricultural sector.

  • VED-MAR AGRO, to support the transition towards higher-value agri-food exports.

Next steps 

On 22 June, the EU and Moldova will hold the second EU-Moldova Summit, reaffirming the strategic importance of Moldova's future within the EU and the strength of our cooperation. 

The EU will continue to work closely with the Government of Moldova, international financial institutions, private sector partners and other stakeholders to advance the announced initiatives and support their successful and implementation, with a view to delivering tangible benefits for Moldova’s economy, businesses and citizens.

Background

In October 2024, the European Commission proposed a Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, worth €1.9 billion and underpinned by a Reform and Growth Facility for 2025-2027. It is the largest EU financial support package for the country. To this day, Moldova has received EUR 504 million under the Growth Plan.

To help deliver the Growth Plan’s priorities, a Call for Expressions of Interest was launched for private sector investments. The Call was open to companies, joint ventures and consortia established in the European Union, the European Economic Area or Moldova. Projects had to be located in Moldova, with a minimum investment of €10 million and at least 15% equity or own-resources contribution from promoters. The submission window ran from 4 September 2025 to 4 June 2026.

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