Dreamable: From Idea to First Pitch in Two Months
Over the course of two months, selected participants worked closely with eight resident mentors and took part in eight live sessions with experts across key startup development areas — from problem identification and idea generation, to product development and MVP prototyping, customer development, branding, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
Through these modules, participants learned how to structure their ideas, define a clear value proposition, and transform real-world problems into scalable and innovative solutions.
Starship Bootcamp: Idea Validation and Prototype Development in Three Days of Intensive Learning
Starship Bootcamp unfolded over three intensive days, during which participants worked hands-on alongside mentors and experts from the startup ecosystem.
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Day 1 focused on product thinking and idea validation, featuring workshops on product mindset and sales, followed by personalised mentoring sessions.
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Day 2 was dedicated to refining pitches and structuring each startup’s message, based on expert feedback.
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Day 3 was reserved for final rehearsals and preparation for Demo Day, when teams presented their solutions and finalists were selected.
Demo Day: 10 Finalists, 3-Minute Pitches, and 3 Awards
On the Demo Day stage, 10 finalist teams presented their projects before an audience and a panel of experts. The startups covered a wide range of sectors — from HealthTech, FoodTech, and AgroTech, to EduTech, LegalTech, SaaS, Business, and AI — showcasing creativity, rapid progress, and the ability to turn ideas into concrete projects. This moment represented the culmination of two months of work and three days of intensive effort.
Finalist startups:
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SellwiseAI (Andrei Voica) – an AI-powered platform that optimises B2B sales by providing real-time suggestions during calls.
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Internstellar (Valeria Cucta, Leon Pantea) – a solution connecting IT students with SMEs through practical projects and internships.
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Legalia (Nichita Grîu, Mircea Ursu) – an app for active legal learning through short videos, interactive quizzes, and instant feedback, anytime and anywhere.
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FoodFlow (Denise Kerci, Ana-Maria Unciuc) – a mobile app that reduces food waste by selling near-expiry products at discounted prices and optimising supermarket stock.
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EduMind AI (Nadejda Gluhoi) – an interactive educational platform that transforms dull lessons into short animations and games.
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Sismed (Valeria Leascenco, Igor Punga) – a platform that simplifies access to healthcare services and optimises clinical workflows.
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AgroLink (Cosmin Pădure, Olivia Pocotilo) – a platform that directly connects consumers with local producers, offering online ordering and fast delivery.
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EcoWeb (Alexandru Zamfirov, Sergiu Ababii) – a solution that turns reusable waste into valuable resources by connecting waste-generating companies with recyclers.
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Syrix (Aurica Apareci, Mariana Alexei) – a secure, easy-to-adopt all-in-one business workspace that saves time.
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Steel Frame (Vasile Lelițac, Beniamin Slobozian-Saibeli) – a tool that simplifies bug fixing in web applications by providing developers with a unified interface and instant feedback.
Starship Bootcamp Winners
The following three teams stood out, impressing both the audience and experts with their creativity, progress, and outstanding presentations:
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Innovation in Action Award – Sismed (Valeria Leascenco, Igor Punga)
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Best Pitch Award – Syrix (Aurica Apareci, Mariana Alexei)
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Rocket-Speed Progress Award – Internstellar (Valeria Cucta, Leon Pantea)
Expanding the Startup Ecosystem Beyond the Capital
Opening the programme to regional participants was a key feature of this edition. Highlighting the importance of supporting young people outside the capital and expanding the startup ecosystem at regional level, Nicolae Mocanu, Administrator of Inotek, stated:
“I am very pleased that we are also contributing at the regional level — in Cahul, Cantemir, Leova, and Taraclia — to supporting young people in the field of technological and innovative startups. This is a new sector for us, but we did not hesitate for a second once we saw and analysed this programme.”
Charles Mathiaux, Project Deputy Director, EU4Innovation East, added:
“Startups are, above all, about ideas — new ideas. If we want to maximise the number of startups, we need to generate as many ideas as possible. That means expanding the talent base. This is why it is essential to encourage younger generations as early as possible, enabling them to enter this ecosystem and become potential startup founders.”
What’s Next?
While the program has concluded, the progress of Dreamable participants continues to inspire. To stay informed about the next edition or other exciting opportunities, join the Dreamups community on Telegram, Facebook and Instagram and become part of a space where innovation comes to life.
Dreamable is a pre-accelerator organised by Dreamups, with the support of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF) and the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden and the United Kingdom.
This edition was delivered in partnership with Inotek, with the support of EU4Innovation East — a regional project funded by the European Union, co-financed by the Government of France, and implemented by Expertise France — together with media partner Diez.
