Moldova is in the process of developing a robust ICT centric innovation ecosystem. There are clear strengths to build on. The country has done excellent work in preserving primary education and research activities and has very strong communications infrastructure. There are also positive signs to be seen in the way the country is moving. There are widespread efforts at policy reform and steps toward the development of soft infrastructure resources. But there are persistent problems as well, transparency and bureaucracy present barriers to start-ups, trust gaps prevent collaboration and the development of strong communities among stakeholders, brain drain dramatically reduces the supply of skilled labour and draws potential innovators abroad, research and academia are not focused on areas that will support the ecosystem and capital is broadly difficult to access.