Short notice!

Applications are due soon for the following acceleration programs by Techstars.

1) Techstars Anywhere Americas Accelerator.

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/1VlIMw9
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/PVlILXY

2) Techstars Crypto Boston Powered by Algorand.

This program is designed for startups that focus on web3 development.

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/bVlOcRw
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/pVlOhhb

3) Techstars Future of Longevity Accelerator.

This program focuses on innovative solutions to address the unmet needs of older adults and their caregivers.

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/TVlO6Xe
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/kVlOABl

All three programs are hybrid - run virtually with optional in-person events.

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#techstars #accelerationprogram #hybrid #applynow

On the occasion of the Armenia's Independence Day FAST announced a special campaign.

Use "GIF4Future-100" while registering to the Global Innovation Forum website and get your complimentary #GIF22 ticket.

Get your GIF22 ticket now։ bit.ly/3BgwKfV

The promo code will be valid on Sep 21 only till 23:59 GMT+4.

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#fast #gif22

SmartGateVC announced investment in Cloudchipr.

Cloudchipr provides a multi-cloud management system that can help technology teams to reduce their cloud costs by 10-50% if they use AWS or GCP services.

See Cloudchipr product demo here.

We wish both parties fruitful cooperation and journey ahead!

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#smartgatevc #cloudchipr #investment #successstory

Applications are now open for the HAX investment program.

HAX is the first and most active program focused on hard tech startups. Accepted startups will get 6-months collaborative residency, hands-on engineering support and initial investment of $250K with millions available in follow-on funding.

Application deadline: Sep 30
Apply: https://cutt.ly/WVzJHE6

HAX is a part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm providing multi-stage investment to support founders big ideas.

Learn more: https://hax.co/

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#hax #investmentprogram #sosv #hardtech #applynow

STAN announced investments in Doctor Yan and BLiiNK.

Doctor Yan is an application for booking medical services. The app is designed for both patients and doctors. It enables patients to choose a doctor based on the provided information and the actual feedback of other users.

BLiiNK checks blinking or practicing proper sitting posture and helps its users to build healthy working habits and boost their productivity and confidence. The users of Bliink are individuals, as well as businesses.

Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) unites 39 angels from all over the globe who invest in early stage technology startups.

Congrats to the angels and the startups on this achievement!

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#stan #bliink #doctoryan #angelinvestment #productlaunch #fast

A Parisian man after trying Coca-Cola for the first time, 1950s.

Startup founders shall remember this photo when entering the market with products that have completely different experience and require customers to change their behavior and habits :)

Photo credits: JSK Colorization

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#customerbehavior #customerhabits #humor

The Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2022 Batch of its STRIVE 10 week long pre-incubation program.

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2022.
Apply: https://cutt.ly/PVnDYmQ

The program is open to all individuals with or without a startup idea.

Learn more: https://epic.aua.am/strive/

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#aua #epic #strive #preincubation #program #applynow

Cash prizes available. For the teams developing groundbreaking technologies to tackle pressing world problems.

Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/ZVmPI2J

Persk for the winners:
- €150k total cash prize
- pitch in front of key players in deep tech
- 1-to-1 meetings with investors and industry leaders

Learn more: https://hello-tomorrow.org/

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#hellotomorrow #competition #earlystage #deeptech #applynow

EPIC organizes a fireside chat with with Vahe Kuzoyan, the Co-Founder & President of ServiceTitan. Hurry up to book your seat!

Date: September 30, 2022
Register: https://cutt.ly/kVTdTq4

ServiceTitan was founded in 2012 by Ara Mahdessian and Vahe Kuzoyan and experienced a tremendous growth. Company was last valued at $9.5 billion. According to the press the company is now gearing up for IPO in the USA.

Vahe will focus on the stories and lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, how entrepreneurs and students in Armenia can work to innovate and scale their ideas, and the latest on ServiceTitan plans in Armenia.

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#aua #epic #firesidechat #vahekuzoyan #servicetitan

Success stories
1. Krisp unveiled its "Background Voice Cancellation" technology. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/93
2. Serj Tankian announced a release of his new EP in partnership with ARLOOPA. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/92

Investments:
1. STAN announced investments in Doctor Yan and BLiink. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/100
2. SmartGateVC announced investment in Cloudchipr. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/98
3. Benivo, announced $12M funding round. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/86

Events (Yerevan):
1. Science & Tech Convergence Conf. Sep 28, 29. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/66
2. Angel Conference by BANA. Sep 29. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/83
3. EPIC. Fireside chat with Vahe Kuzoyan. Sep 30. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/106
4. FAST's GIF conference. Oct 4, 5. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/97

Grants
1. Microsoft for Startups. Oct 1. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/87
2. Ministry of HTI grant. Products ready for market entry. Deadline: Oct 3. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/61

Acceleration programs.
1. Techstars Anywhere Americas. Sep 28. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/96
2. Techstars Crypto Boston. Sep 28. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/96
3. Techstars Future of Longevity. Sep 28. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/96
4. HAX investment program. Sep 30. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/99
5. Wise Guys SaaS-Bilbao. Oct 3. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/73
6. Hero House Glendale GateWay. Deadline: Oct 15. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/45

Competitions:
1. Global Energy Tech 2022 Awards. Sep 30. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/95
2. LG NOVA. Oct 6. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/104
3. Hello tomorrow. Oct 7. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/103

Training, Capacity Building:
1. Tech entrepreneurship course by BSC Business Support. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/72
2. EPIC Strive. Sep 30. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/102
3. Vienna Startup Package. Deadline: Feb 24. https://xn--r1a.website/threenstartups/41

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#3ndigest #actnow

The top-performing startups of the Armenia Startup Academy Pre-acceleration Program Batch 7 will be awarded up to €10K EU-ITTD ISSG matching grants.

The European Union’s EU4Business “Innovative Tourism and Technology Development for Armenia” project implemented by GIZ announces that selected startups will receive up to EUR 10,000 grants.

The aim of the grant scheme is to foster customer and technology development as well as demonstration, prototype development, market testing and business development.

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#armeniastartupacademy #asa #batch7 #preaccelerationprogram #eu4business #giz #grants

According to the report prepared by Modex Consulting Company, as of July 2022 the top 20 largest IT companies in Armenia employ 8429 people.

This list does not include Soft Construct and Digitain who employ several thousands employees, but are not solely focused on technology development and other activity types are among their main business lines.

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#armenia #techecosystem #topemployers #modex

We are more than happy to see that the visualization gurus from doodooc contributed to the creation of Serj Tankian's Official Music Visualizer Video.

See the video here: https://youtu.be/OfmPMLYBTwU

See some more of doodooc visualizations here: https://cutt.ly/SVSjN71

Congrats to our friends from doodooc.

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#serjtankian #doodooc #successstory

FAST extended the registration to the Global Innovation Forum till 00:00 today on Sep 27.

Hurry to book your spot. This is an extension opportunity. The main batch of tickets is sold out.

Get your GIF ticket: bit.ly/3BgwKfV
Check out GIF agenda here: bit.ly/3SzcYmS

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#gif22 #fast

The National Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship organizes Business Promotion & Innovation Day 2022 in Gyumri on October 11 and 12.

Application deadline: Oct 3, 2022
Apply: innovationday@ncie.am

NCIE will apply first come first served approach for selecting the pitching teams, so the sooner you apply the better!

Pitch your business in five minutes and explain how you want to improve it through innovative approaches to get a chance to win a 400 000 AMD prize.

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#ncie #businesspromotion #innovationday #gyumri

Michael Bolton, the co-author of Rapid Software Testing methodology will run a meetup in Yerevan on Oct 5.

Don't miss your chance to network and get most from one of the key industry leaders in testing.

Register: https://cutt.ly/4VHeAtd

Thanks to our friends from the Association for Software Testing - Armenia for organizing this event!

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#michaelbolton #meetup #rapidsoftwaretesting #associationforsoftwaretestingarmenia #registernow

Good opportunity for the green startups!

Are you a startup based in one of the EBRD's countries (Armenia, Georgia included) and leveraging technologies to achieve carbon neutrality in cities?

Apply to EBRD's Green Cities Start-up Innovation Challenge and win a spot in an intensive 18-month support program to help your business grow!

Application Deadline: October 7, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/uVKcboO

Winning companies will join an intensive and tailored 18-month support program.

The total value of the advisory service project is EUR 100,000, out of which EUR 15,000 can support service expenses that fall outside of the scope of the Star Venture offer.

Join the info session today at 10:00 am UK time (1 pm GMT + 4) by registering here: https://wbg.ebrdevents.com

Check out more details about the program here: https://www.ebrd.com/starventure/greencities

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#ebrd #starventure #greenstartups #accelerationprogram #inkindprizes #applynow

Applications for the Oncology to Optometry Innovation Accelerator program are now open.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/MVKzIaJ

MATTER and a leading global biotech firm are seeking solutions to minimize the logistical and financial burden of routine eye care.

This eight-week accelerator will provide participants with access to mentorship, exclusive resources and interactive curriculum from subject matter experts to co-develop their solutions and refine their value propositions. The top three solutions could each receive a cash award up to $10,000.

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#matter #oncologytooptometry #innovation #accelerator #cashprize #applynow