A Program with Real Impact

Launched in September 2024, MoonShotX Economic Passport selected 22 companies from over 760 applicants, spanning diverse sectors such as IT, energy, construction, retail, healthcare, and creative technologies. Participants benefited from:

• Intensive Bootcamp: Five days of sessions at Raiffeisen Bank Romania headquarters, featuring more than 60 international experts and mentors.

• Personalized Mentoring Sessions: Over 60 meetings focused on diagnosing challenges and accelerating scaling.

• Workshops and Panels with Industry Leaders: Access to investors, internationalization experts, and representatives from embassies and major global companies.

• International Events: Participation in scaling sessions in Vienna, at SelectUSA in Washington D.C., and spin-off events in Miami, including one-on-one meetings with investors and strategic partners.

An Alumni Community and a New Beginning

MoonShotX Economic Passport does not end with the program: participating companies become part of an alumni community, gaining access to consultancy, networking opportunities, and new internationalization sessions. The relationships and partnerships developed—between founders, mentors, and investors—will continue to open doors for Romanian innovation on the global stage.

Belonging to the MoonShotX Economic Passport alumni community provides a unique framework for the continuous exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices. Program graduates benefit from access to exclusive events, discussion groups, and collaborative platforms where they can find partners for new projects, share challenges, and identify innovative solutions together.
This vibrant ecosystem facilitates not only professional connections, but also friendships and strategic alliances that can accelerate internationalization and strengthen the position of Romanian companies on global markets.

One of the most valuable aspects of the MoonShotX Economic Passport network is access to internationally experienced mentors, investors, and experts from various fields. Alumni can reach out to these specialists for targeted consultancy, mentoring sessions, or feedback on concrete projects, significantly increasing their chances of success in international expansion.

Ascendia’s Active Role in the Community

For Ascendia, being part of this community means not only access to resources, but also the opportunity to actively contribute to the development of Romania’s innovation ecosystem. By participating in events, sharing know-how, and supporting other companies in the cohort, Ascendia embraces its role as a partner and catalyst for collective progress.

Vision and Gratitude

The program’s success was made possible by the involvement of an extensive team of mentors, experts, and organizers from Raiffeisen Bank Romania, InnovX, as well as industry leaders, embassies, and prestigious universities.

“MoonShotX has demonstrated that when innovative companies collaborate, and there is access to know-how and international markets, Romania becomes a competitive player on the global stage.”
— Alex Mălureanu, Co-founder of Ascendia

Conclusion

MoonShotX Economic Passport has laid the foundation for a new generation of Romanian companies ready to scale internationally. The program provided not only tools and strategies, but also the courage and support needed to turn ambition into tangible results.

The end of this edition is, in fact, a new beginning for Romanian innovation.