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rBlox and TACTUN startups listed on eqwefy.com are closing their investment rounds with an exclusive investment opportunity (>$25 tickets).

Participation is worth considering as it’s a good chance to have a stake in the upside of Armenian tech and innovation.

Hurry up to make your first tech investment and have your important contribution in the Armenian startup ecosystem development

❗️Sign up and Invest here: πŸ‘‰ https://eqwefy.com/ πŸ‘ˆ

For questions feel free to reach out directly, via platform chatbox or call +374 95 532 000.

#eqwefy #investment #startups

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NVIDIA Inception Event hosted by StrategEast

StrategEast hosts an online session led by NVIDIA's Inception Community Manager on July 30 at 5:00 PM GMT+4 in partnership with GITA. The session will provide startups with first-hand insights into the program's benefits, eligibility, and application process.

NVIDIA Inception is a free program designed to help startups accelerate growth and build their solutions faster.

Startup Benefits Include:
- Access to expert-led technical training and developer resources
- Preferred pricing on NVIDIA hardware and software
- Cloud compute credits via NVIDIA partners
- Opportunities to connect with global investors and venture firms

The program is open to early-stage and scaling startups developing AI-powered products and solutions.

Book your spot here: https://t1z9b.share.hsforms.com/2Rd2JrZl6RDiMYEISnwd1zg

#nvidia #nvidiainception #strategeast #gita

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Quantum in the Cloud? It’s Happening.

The team that brought AWS Community Day to Armenia (twice!) is back with another solid meetup, this time, it's all about quantum computing.

On July 28, AWS User Group Armenia will host Hrant Gharibyan, PhD, Co-founder & CEO of BlueQubit, a quantum + AI startup recently backed with $10M in funding.

With a PhD from Stanford and experience at Google Quantum AI and Caltech, Hrant will break down where quantum tech really stands today, what’s real, what’s hype, and how cloud platforms like AWS Braket are opening access.

πŸ“ ISTC Foundation, Yerevan
πŸ“… July 28, 18:45
🎟 Free, but registration is required β†’ https://shorturl.at/JJSPZ

#AWSUserGroup #BlueQubit #QuantumComputing

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Survey on Armenia’s Startup Ecosystem

Dear Founders,

Our partners from Civitta asked to share this survey with the startup community. Civitta is conducting a research study to gain deeper insights into the Armenian startup ecosystem, with a focus on the challenges startups face across different growth stages.

This is a very short survey that will take several minutes to fill. Your responses will help to shape better support structures for founders and innovation-driven ventures in Armenia.

Answer questions using this link πŸ‘‰ https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90873092/startupsurvey2 πŸ‘ˆ

#Survey #Civitta

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Founders,

Ever questioned whether ignoring advice was rigth… or just confirmation bias?

Finally β€” AI that actually understands what startup founders and high performers go through.

New NΓΆrm is your private mind cloud.

Here is the space where you can speak up and think through everything you want β€” to understand what bothers you or what decision to make. It remembers what you share and connects the dots, creating your personal Mind Galaxy 🌌.

πŸš€ Open beta is live πŸ‘‰ newnorm.app πŸ‘ˆ

#NewNΓΆrm #StartupForStartups #MindCloud

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AI9 Campus Talk with Spartak Buniatyan

Dear Founders,

Join AI9 Campus for a fireside chat with Spartak Buniatyan, Founder & CEO of PayEngine, a Series A startup that raised $10 +million in funding led by Point72 Ventures (with participation from Mucker Capital, BAM Ventures and K5 Global).

Date: Thursday, Aug 7, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: AI9 Campus, Google Map Link

Spartak will share his insights on:

β€’ Why companies like ServiceTitan and Toast have become billion-dollar giants
β€’ How AI and embedded finance are redefining unit economics
β€’ How PayEngine, powered by $10M in Series A capital, is scaling the embedded fintech playbook
β€’ What founders in Armenia and beyond should know about this global trend
β€’ How to uncover massive, under-the-radar opportunities in legacy sectors

Don't miss this opportunity! Book your spot here: πŸ‘‰ https://lu.ma/481q8721 πŸ‘ˆ

#AI9Campus #PayEngine #Event #Networking

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🚨 4M AMD for waste-reducing startups in Armenia

Impact Hub Yerevan and AUA are teaming up to fund Armenia’s next big circular economy innovators. This is an opportunity for Armenian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The Circular Economy Challenge Fund is now accepting applications!

✨What You Get:
- 4 million AMD grants (for top 3 teams)
- Certified 3-day CIRCO training in circular design (🚨mandatory for all selected teams🚨)
- Expert mentorship from AUA and Impact Hub Armenia
- Networking with industry leaders

Only three teams will walk away with funding, but every participant will get a CIRCO certification, sharper business models, pitch training, and greater visibility in the ecosystem.

πŸ“… Deadline: 31 August 2025
πŸ”— Learn more and apply

#ImpactHub #ZeroWaste #CIRCO
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πŸš€ Krisp Hackathon 2025 is Here

Krisp invites mid-to-senior engineers (backend, frontend, ML, or full-stack) to join a 3-day, on-site hackathon from September 12 to 14. Teams of 3-4 will build an AI-powered chat application that pushes the boundaries of GenAI

Participants will work with a proprietary dataset designed to challenge architecture skills, exploring advanced retrieval methods, memory management, and real-world constraints like latency and scalability.

πŸ† A $5,000 grand prize, expert feedback from Krisp’s engineering leaders, and potential follow-up opportunities await the winners.

Not part of a team yet? Krisp will help to find a team.

πŸ•’ Applications close August 20
πŸ“ Application form
πŸ‘‰More details here

Get ready to build, collaborate, and redefine GenAI in Armenia.

#KrispHackathon #GenAI

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Join PyData Yerevan’s Open Source Sprint

Python fans, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. PyData Yerevan is hosting an Open Source Sprint focused on contributing to pandas, one of the most widely used Python libraries for data analysis.

Participants will:
πŸ›  Set up a development environment
πŸ›  Learn how open-source contributions work in real projects
πŸ›  Make a meaningful addition to a major Python project

πŸ“… Date: August 15
πŸ“ Location: American University of Armenia
πŸ•’ Deadline to register: August 13, end of day
πŸ”— https://forms.gle/mxYccbpPdX92E5o29

Seats are limited. When the clock hits midnight, the doors shut.

Don’t let it pass by.

#PyData #OpenSourceSprint

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AI9 Campus Talks with Greg Tkachenko

Greg Tkachenko β€” founder of AI Factory (sold to Snapchat for $166M) and scout for Andreessen Horowitz β€” is coming to Yerevan.

He’ll share lessons, stories, and maybe even a few things that never made it to LinkedIn.πŸ‘€

At this talk, you’ll hear:
🧠 The road to a $166M exit to Snapchat
🧠 Lessons from inside Snapchat’s product culture
🧠 Life after Snap, launching new ventures and raising global VC funds

A rare chance to hear from someone who’s built and sold a world-class product and to ask your questions.

πŸ“ AI9 Startup Campus, Isahakyan 9
⏰ August 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟 Free entry β€” registration required.

#AI9CampusTalks #AIFactory #MeetupwithGregTkachenko

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🚨 Applications for EPIC Jam 2025 are OPEN!
48 Hours to Build Your Startup


EPIC Jam is a two-day ideathon, a 48-hour solution development hackathon designed for creative problem-solving. You will get the chance to join a dynamic team tailored to your chosen problem and develop a startup idea to pitch to a jury.

πŸ’‘ Why apply?
It’s a chance to work on real problems, get mentorship from industry experts, join hands-on workshops, and even fast-track your selection for the Incubation Program.

πŸ‘₯ Who can join?
Anyone passionate about solving real-world problems, from any academic background. You don’t have to be an AUA student to participate.

πŸ“ Apply here by August 24
https://form.typeform.com/to/o8fDTBWG
🎯 Win prizes
πŸ—“οΈ September 6–7 | πŸ“AUA

#EPICJam #Ideathon #Startup

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Start the week with a $1,000,000 opportunity!

The registration for the Digital Startup Awards is now open and if you’ve got a startup dream, this is your chance!

This is more than a competition: it’s a full support program to grow, learn, and attract investment.

There are three ways to join:
✨ Incubation β€” shape & validate your early-stage idea
✨ Acceleration β€” polish your product & strategy
✨ Best Startup Project β€” compete for the spotlight & funding

What you get:
πŸ”Ή Expert mentors from around the world
πŸ”Ή Access to real investors
πŸ”Ή Connect with a global partner network
πŸ”Ή Actionable feedback to strengthen your business
πŸ”Ή Support to go international

πŸ“… Deadline: August 30
πŸ‘‰ Apply here: https://startupbase.uz/en/digital-startup-awards

The partner for organizing the competiton in Armenia is the Enterprise Incubator Foundation.

#DigitalStartupAward #EnterpriseIncubatorFoundation

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Morning question to the founders:

Google used to promise "no ads, no distractions"… What is your approach to stay honest with your customers while still being focused on growth?
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πŸš€ Armenian-founded Trag joins Aikido!

Trag is an LLM-native code review engine that thinks like a senior engineer β€” understanding repo-wide context, logic, readability, and performance (not just regex rules).

Now as part of Aikido, the team has launched Aikido Code Quality:

- Turn β€œtribal knowledge” into enforceable rules
- Enforce team conventions in plain language
- Catch subtle risks legacy scanners miss
- Deliver feedback developers actually use

Congrats to Khachatur Virabyan and entire Trag team, early supporters and investors on this milestone!

πŸ”— Learn more about the future of AI Code review with Willem Delbare & Khachatur Virabyan. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/aikidoxtrag


#Trag #SuccessStory #Acquisition #Aikido

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πŸ“£ Alternative Investment Instruments Event

Join an event co-organized by the EBRD Investment Council of Armenia to explore the latest reforms and opportunities for startup investment in Armenia.

πŸ“… Date: September 16, 2025
πŸ“ Location: Best Western Plus Congress Hotel, Yerevan, Armenia

Event language: Armenian πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²

Agenda highlights:
- Convertible Loan, SAFE, Crowdfunding & Donations to Education – reform updates + Q&A with EBRD experts
- Crowdfunding Investment Regulations – Samson Avetian, CEO of eqwefy.com
- Interactive Simulation Game with Vladimir Shatverov, CEO of 2B Business Support Foundation
- New changes in the High-Tech sector – Aram Khachatryan, EIF

Speakers include:
- H.E. Ms. Alexandra Cole (UK Ambassador to Armenia)
- George Akhalkatsi (Head of EBRD Yerevan Office)
- Hovsep Patvakanyan (Head of EBRD Investment Council of Armenia)

πŸ‘‰ Book your spot here: https://forms.gle/1b71UCeBRJcq932z9

#EBRD #ICArmenia #Event #Networking

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Internship in Barcelona: A DigiTec25 Opportunity for Armenian Startups

You’ve probably heard, DigiTec Expo 2025 is coming up on October 11-12. But this year, there’s something new.

Ahead of it, Glovo and UATE are offering a unique chance: one Armenian startup can win a free one-week internship at Glovo HQ in Barcelona as part of Tech Catalyst Week (October 6–10).

During the internship, the winning startup will receive hands-on mentorship, attend internal workshops, meet key Glovo teams, and present to local investors and partners.

Who can apply?

🟑Seed or Series A startups
🟑Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5+
🟑With traction, customers, or investment
🟑Must be registered and operating in Armenia
🟑A startup can be represented by up to two people with a valid visa for Spain.

πŸ“… Deadline: August 29, 23:59 PM
πŸ”— Apply here.

#Digitec #TechCatalystWeek #Internship

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πŸš€ Applications Open – Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

The Techstars remote-first accelerator is accepting applications. Since 2017, Techstars Anywhere has supported founders across industries who can’t relocate but want the full value of a top-tier program.

The program runs in North American time zone. While being remote it still assumes a 3 time in-person meetups in cities across Americas.
The program is open to founders innovating in any industry, as AI, robotics, energy, materials science and more.

- Application deadline: Nov 19, 2025

- Apply and find more details here: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/anywhere

Good luck!

#Techstars #AnywhereAccelerator #RemoteFirst

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πŸš€ Applications Open: EPIC Incubation Program – Fall 2025 Cohort

This fall, Armenia’s leading startup incubator at AUA is calling on aspiring founders with bold ideas. Over 15 intensive weeks, you’ll take your venture from concept to market-ready.

What you’ll get at EPIC:
βœ… Practical workshops to sharpen your skills
βœ… 1:1 mentorship from local & global experts
βœ… Direct access to investors, advisors, and legal support
βœ… A dynamic community of innovators and peers
βœ… The chance to pitch on stage at EPIC’s Annual Demo Day 🎀

πŸ“… Deadline to apply: September 14, 2025
πŸ‘‰ Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/CcdzoBdg

Don’t miss the chance to accelerate your startup journey.

#EPIC #Incubationprogram

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πŸš€ Plug & Play's Incubation Program in Armenia!

In the scope of the partnership with the Armenian Ministry of High-Tech Industry, Plug & Play announces a 4-months incubation program in Armenia.

During the program, the participants will get support and personalized mentorship. The program offers a unique opportunity for startups from Armenia to grow, attract venture capital investments, and strengthen their presence in global markets.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025
Find More Details & Apply: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/yerevan

#PNPTC #PlugAndPlay #IncubationProgram #MHTI

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