The rapeseed field in Moldova. UNDD announces a competition for innovators from Ukraine and Moldova Economic development The war and its consequences dealt a serious blow to the economy, infrastructure and local communities of Ukraine and its neighbors. But it is in the conditions of the crisis that new ideas and approaches are born. The UN Development Program (UNDP) launched the initiative aimed at supporting local innovators who are ready to build a stable, safe and environmentally friendly future for Ukraine and Moldova. challenges that these countries face, showed that the return to “as it was” is not a way out. New recovery strategies are needed-based on advanced technologies, stable practices and innovative business models that can provide inclusive growth and long-term changes. , with the support of the Poland Foreign Ministry, Poland UNDD launched the Boost: Green Futures Challenge project – a competition for “green” startups from Ukraine and Moldova. Its goal is to find and support bold ideas for the sustainable revival of communities. 60 ~ h2 > transformation of the future ~ 60 > “green recovery” – this is not just a return to the former conditions, but a deep transformation. This is an approach in which the business gets the opportunity to play a key role in building a new, stable future. According to the organizers of the competition, for Ukraine, “green restoration” will mean the transition from obsolete, polluting systems to renewable energy sources and environmental innovations. For Moldova, this is a response to energy and food instability and the creation of a strong basis for economic independence and climatic stability. local innovation “through this competition we want to give local innovators an opportunity To lead the transition to a green and digital economy, ”said Evgeny Kilimnik, a regional project manager of UNDP in Europe and Central Asia. – Investing in their ideas, we support practical solutions, which provide reliable energy, reduce the negative impact on the environment, develop stable cities and make green technologies and finances more accessible to business and people. ” 60 > 40 small and medium -sized enterprises – 20 from each country – there will be exchanges from each country. To participate in an intensive program. Participants are waiting for trainings under the guidance of experts, individual mentoring, financing opportunities and access to the international arena. Within ten weeks, innovators will improve their business models, strengthen the stability of strategies and increase investment attractiveness. The final chord will be Demo Day in September 2025 – with a presentation of projects before investors and the ability to get prizes for innovation. ~ 60 > ~ 60 > program is open for officially registered startups and small enterprises of Ukraine or Moldova, having a working prototype or minimum viable product. Joint projects of Ukrainian and Moldavian organizations are encouraged. & Amp; nbsp;