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://t.me/threenstartups/93
2. Serj Tankian announced a release of his new EP in partnership with ARLOOPA. https://t.me/threenstartups/92

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

Events (Yerevan):
1. Science & Tech Convergence Conf. Sep 28, 29. https://t.me/threenstartups/66
2. Angel Conference by BANA. Sep 29. https://t.me/threenstartups/83
3. EPIC. Fireside chat with Vahe Kuzoyan. Sep 30. https://t.me/threenstartups/106
4. FAST's GIF conference. Oct 4, 5. https://t.me/threenstartups/97

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

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

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

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

Acceleration programs due soon at Techstars!

1) Stockholm Techstars Accelerator - In Person Program, Stockholm, Sweden

The Stockholm Techstars Accelerator invests in early-stage, high-growth companies looking to build and expand in the Nordic-Baltic startup ecosystem.

Application deadline: Nov 30, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/xVZDWhx

More details: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/stockholm

2) Filecoin Techstars Accelerator - Hybrid Program, Seattle, Washington

Filecoin Techstars Accelerator will focus on startups that use the IPFS/Filecoin blockchain-based storage network.

Application deadline: Nov 30, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/hVZDVCG

More details: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/filecoin

3) Techstars Healthcare - In Person Program, Los Angeles, California

This accelerator, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai, Point32Health, UCI Health, and UnitedHealthcare, is designed for founders focused on innovative technology solutions that cut across a variety of segments in the healthcare industry. Segments include, but are not limited to: patient experience, physician efficiency, access to care, mental health, women’s health, digital therapeutics, tech-enabled services, payment innovation, security, precision medicine, and beyond.

Application deadline: Nov 30, 2022
Apply: https://cutt.ly/wVZFyxW

More details: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/healthcare

Techstars is one of the top global players providing access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, a worldwide network and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs.

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#techstars #accelerationprogram #hybrid #inperson #stockholm #filecoin #healthcare

Yandex announced launching food delivery service Yandex Eats in Armenia.

The service is launched in test mode, with 100 restaurants connected.

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#yandex #yandexeats #fooddelivery #armenia

Applications are now open for the 4th SaaS-Milan acceleration program by Startup Wise Guys.

The program is for B2B SaaS teams with at least MVP, initial traction, and ambitions to go global apply.

Applicatio Deadline: December 1, 2022
Apply: https://bit.ly/3BkQb8M

Selected teams will receive access to:
- Initial investment of up to 90K EUR + follow-on rounds
- 5 months-long intensive full-time mentoring program
- 350+ mentors, 200+ investors, and 700+ alumni

Read more: https://startupwiseguys.com/saas-milan/

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#startupwiseguys #milan #batch4 #accelerationprogram #applynow #saas #b2b #investment

Global Innovation Forum 2022 is right around the corner.

This is a unique networking opportunity for the startups to meet global key industry leaders including Noubar Afeyan (CEO of Flagship Pioneering, Founder & Chairman of Moderna), David Yang (founder ABBYY, co-founder Yva.ai) and many other international leaders and entrepreneurs.

See you on Oct 4 and 5!

Find more details about the speakers here: https://fast.foundation/gif/2022/all-speakers

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#fast #gif22

ISTC will be hosting Christian Posse, the VP of Data Science at ServiceTitan, for a fireside chat on October 4th, 19:00.

Register: https://bit.ly/3ClsoWF

Christian Posse is the Vice President of Data at ServiceTitan. Previously, Christian led the development of AI-driven products at Google, LinkedIn, Cisco, and Entopia. Prior to entering the private sector, he was a Senior Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota.

Location: ISTC Foundation | Alek Manukyan 1/7, 6th floor, Conference Hall

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#istc #firesidechat #christianposse #servicetitan