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Applications are now open for the EPIC Incubation Program (Spring 2026). EPICβs Incubation Program is a 15-week flagship initiative for early-stage startup teams who want to turn an idea into a real, market-ready business. Through structured workshops, customerβ¦
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The EPIC Incubation Program (Spring 2026) is closing applications on February 1. This 15-week program helps early-stage startup teams turn ideas into real, market-ready businesses with mentorship, workshops, and customer discovery support.
π Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/yMqHsMoF
The EPIC Incubation Program (Spring 2026) is closing applications on February 1. This 15-week program helps early-stage startup teams turn ideas into real, market-ready businesses with mentorship, workshops, and customer discovery support.
π Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/yMqHsMoF
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CELA Armenia Info Session - Saturday, Jan 31
CELA is widely regarded as a top regional leadership program for accomplished, mid-career professionals focused on self-discovery, leadership depth, and long-term impact. If youβre looking for deep career growth this info sesion about the CELA Leadership Academy may be for you.
Join an informal session with CELA Armenia alumni to get first-hand stories about how the Academy shaped their careers, thinking, and life direction.
This is not a presentation. Itβs a real conversation about what CELA actually gives and who itβs truly for.
Youβll learn how participants become part of a global leadership community spanning Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America and much more.
Sign up here π https://www.celanetwork.org/events/armenia
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CELA is widely regarded as a top regional leadership program for accomplished, mid-career professionals focused on self-discovery, leadership depth, and long-term impact. If youβre looking for deep career growth this info sesion about the CELA Leadership Academy may be for you.
Join an informal session with CELA Armenia alumni to get first-hand stories about how the Academy shaped their careers, thinking, and life direction.
This is not a presentation. Itβs a real conversation about what CELA actually gives and who itβs truly for.
Youβll learn how participants become part of a global leadership community spanning Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America and much more.
Sign up here π https://www.celanetwork.org/events/armenia
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Emerald founded by Alexander Badalyan closes $2M pre-seed to blend blood testing, AI, and medical care
Sources: Granatus Ventures, TechFundingNews
Emerald is a UK based startup building a platform that brings fragmented health data - wearables, lab results, medical records - into one place, and connects it with AI insights and dedicated GP care.
The round was led by Boost Capital Partners, with participation from Mark Fountain (ex-HBS UK, sold to AXA), Armenian VC fund Granatus Ventures, and angel investors including Premier League players.
Founded in 2024 by Alexander Badalyan, Emeraldβs goal is to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive, combining AI scalability with real clinical oversight.
Emerald's user base more than tripled in 6 months, they processed 25,000+ tests and are getting ready for UK expansion.
Congrats to fellow Armenian founder and Granatus Ventures on this exciting milestone π
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Sources: Granatus Ventures, TechFundingNews
Emerald is a UK based startup building a platform that brings fragmented health data - wearables, lab results, medical records - into one place, and connects it with AI insights and dedicated GP care.
The round was led by Boost Capital Partners, with participation from Mark Fountain (ex-HBS UK, sold to AXA), Armenian VC fund Granatus Ventures, and angel investors including Premier League players.
Founded in 2024 by Alexander Badalyan, Emeraldβs goal is to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive, combining AI scalability with real clinical oversight.
Emerald's user base more than tripled in 6 months, they processed 25,000+ tests and are getting ready for UK expansion.
Congrats to fellow Armenian founder and Granatus Ventures on this exciting milestone π
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π TUMO Labs Announces Two-Day Bug Bounty
TUMO Labs is hosting a two-day Bug Bounty where participants will test real platforms used by active companies, identifying vulnerabilities, technical flaws, and malfunctioning elements. The event offers a hands-on environment to apply programming and cybersecurity skills, with rewards granted for each verified issue discovered.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and above, who can apply either individually or as part of a team. Applicants are expected to have basic knowledge of QA, reverse engineering or penetration testing.
π Note: TUMO Labs will also cover accommodation and transportation expenses for participants traveling from outside Yerevan.
π Application deadline: February 10
ποΈ Event dates: February 21β22
β οΈ Spots are limited
π Apply here: https://shorturl.at/ASwrd
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TUMO Labs is hosting a two-day Bug Bounty where participants will test real platforms used by active companies, identifying vulnerabilities, technical flaws, and malfunctioning elements. The event offers a hands-on environment to apply programming and cybersecurity skills, with rewards granted for each verified issue discovered.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and above, who can apply either individually or as part of a team. Applicants are expected to have basic knowledge of QA, reverse engineering or penetration testing.
π Note: TUMO Labs will also cover accommodation and transportation expenses for participants traveling from outside Yerevan.
π Application deadline: February 10
ποΈ Event dates: February 21β22
β οΈ Spots are limited
π Apply here: https://shorturl.at/ASwrd
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Armenian-founded YC grad Modelence Announced a $3M Seed Round
Source: TechCruch, Aram Shatakhtsyan's LinkedIn Post
As AI tools democratize software creation, more non-technical users are building apps. But while LLMs speed up coding, hosting, security, and DevOps complexity havenβt gone away. Modelence, a Y Combinator Summer batch startup, is tackling exactly this gap.
The startup raised a $3M seed round, led by Y Combinator, with participation from Rebel Fund, Acacia Venture Capital Partners, Formosa VC, and Vocal Ventures.
Founded by Aram Shatakhtsyan and Eduard Piliposyan, Modelence is building an all-in-one framework that handles: Authentication; Databases; Hosting; LLM observability and an integrated app builder.
Congrats to the startup on this achievement π
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Source: TechCruch, Aram Shatakhtsyan's LinkedIn Post
As AI tools democratize software creation, more non-technical users are building apps. But while LLMs speed up coding, hosting, security, and DevOps complexity havenβt gone away. Modelence, a Y Combinator Summer batch startup, is tackling exactly this gap.
The startup raised a $3M seed round, led by Y Combinator, with participation from Rebel Fund, Acacia Venture Capital Partners, Formosa VC, and Vocal Ventures.
Founded by Aram Shatakhtsyan and Eduard Piliposyan, Modelence is building an all-in-one framework that handles: Authentication; Databases; Hosting; LLM observability and an integrated app builder.
Congrats to the startup on this achievement π
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π Apply for the Berkeley SkyDeck Acceleration Program
Berkeley SkyDeck is an accelerator at UC Berkeley supporting startups as they connect with the Berkeley and Silicon Valley ecosystem. To date, the program has worked with 300+ startups, with one in five portfolio companies surpassing $100M in valuation.
π Program highlights:
β’ 6-month acceleration program for startups across all industries
β’ 20β25 Cohort teams selected per batch, each receiving a $200K investment
β’ Access to 900+ advisors, weekly roundtables, resources, workshops, and events
β’ $750K+ in in-kind support across legal, financial, and tech services
β’ Business development support via SkyDeckβs industry partners and Berkeleyβs 613,000-member alumni network
β° Deadline: February 13, 2026
ποΈ Program dates: May 4 - October 9, 2026
π Details & apply: https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply
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Berkeley SkyDeck is an accelerator at UC Berkeley supporting startups as they connect with the Berkeley and Silicon Valley ecosystem. To date, the program has worked with 300+ startups, with one in five portfolio companies surpassing $100M in valuation.
π Program highlights:
β’ 6-month acceleration program for startups across all industries
β’ 20β25 Cohort teams selected per batch, each receiving a $200K investment
β’ Access to 900+ advisors, weekly roundtables, resources, workshops, and events
β’ $750K+ in in-kind support across legal, financial, and tech services
β’ Business development support via SkyDeckβs industry partners and Berkeleyβs 613,000-member alumni network
β° Deadline: February 13, 2026
ποΈ Program dates: May 4 - October 9, 2026
π Details & apply: https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply
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Happening Tomorrow - Some heroes stand in classrooms, workshops, and laboratories π¨βπ«π‘
On February 3, 2026, the Ground Zero Breakfast Series will host Avetik Grigoryan β astrophysicist, educator, co-founder of Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory, βHero of Our Time 2025β award laureate.
Many of todayβs researchers, engineers, and aerospace founders in Armenia trace their first spark back to his classrooms, clubs, lectures, and quiet encouragement.
Venue: Ground Zero Venture CafΓ©, 1 Saryan St., Yerevan
π February 3, 2026 at 8:30AM
P.S.Do not forget to congratulate the host and moderator of the meeting KarΓ©n Gyulbudaghyan's as Feb 3 is his BD!
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On February 3, 2026, the Ground Zero Breakfast Series will host Avetik Grigoryan β astrophysicist, educator, co-founder of Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory, βHero of Our Time 2025β award laureate.
Many of todayβs researchers, engineers, and aerospace founders in Armenia trace their first spark back to his classrooms, clubs, lectures, and quiet encouragement.
Venue: Ground Zero Venture CafΓ©, 1 Saryan St., Yerevan
π February 3, 2026 at 8:30AM
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π£ AICA Angels Invest in luna, a digital health companion for teens
Source: AICA
AICA announced about their most recent investment in luna. luna provides medically vetted, age-appropriate support at a time when teens are navigating some of the most formative years of their lives, often without access to trusted information or tools designed for them.
Born at the University of Oxford and built by two female founders, Jas Schembri-Stothart (Yacoubian) and Jo Goodall, luna was created from a deeply personal need for the health education and support they wished they had as teenagers. What started with teen girls is now becoming a trusted companion for families, schools and communities around the world.
Congrats to AICA and luna team on this milestone!
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AICA announced about their most recent investment in luna. luna provides medically vetted, age-appropriate support at a time when teens are navigating some of the most formative years of their lives, often without access to trusted information or tools designed for them.
Born at the University of Oxford and built by two female founders, Jas Schembri-Stothart (Yacoubian) and Jo Goodall, luna was created from a deeply personal need for the health education and support they wished they had as teenagers. What started with teen girls is now becoming a trusted companion for families, schools and communities around the world.
Congrats to AICA and luna team on this milestone!
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500 Global Opens Applications - Batch 10 500 Global has opened applications for Batch 10 of its Accelerator Program in Eurasia, targeting early-stage tech startups from the region, including Armenia. The 12-week program will run from April 6 to June 25,β¦
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Attention tech startups in the Eurasia region with early traction and an MVP!
Source: 500 Eurasia
Batch 10 of the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia is accepting applications.
This 12-week program is designed to help founders scale with structure, strategy, and global support.
Access up to $100K in investment. Receive hands-on mentorship from global experts.
Join 500 Globalβs portfolio and international founder network
Learn more and apply here until February 11 π https://be.500.co/44spQ6c
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Attention tech startups in the Eurasia region with early traction and an MVP!
Source: 500 Eurasia
Batch 10 of the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia is accepting applications.
This 12-week program is designed to help founders scale with structure, strategy, and global support.
Access up to $100K in investment. Receive hands-on mentorship from global experts.
Join 500 Globalβs portfolio and international founder network
Learn more and apply here until February 11 π https://be.500.co/44spQ6c
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For founders planning their next phase of growth:
Applications are now open for Batch 10 of the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia.
The program is designed for early-stage tech startups looking for:
β’ π§ Hands-on mentorship and honest feedback
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Applications are now open for Batch 10 of the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia.
The program is designed for early-stage tech startups looking for:
β’ π§ Hands-on mentorship and honest feedback
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π¦π²β‘οΈπ«π· STAN Expands to Paris
Following the successful launch of its first chapter in Los Angeles in 2024, STAN is NOW expanding its global footprint with a new chapter in Paris.π«π· This creates new opportunities for startups to connect with angel investors and venture capital across the EU.
Applications are now open for startups to pitch at the STAN Paris Chapter Launch.
The call is open to early-stage startups that are:
- Based or targeting the EU markets
- Showing early traction and strong innovation
- Ready to pitch to angel investors, VCs, and ecosystem leaders from France and across the EU
π Application deadline: February 22, 2026
π Apply to pitch
π STAN is particularly interested in
- Founders seeking smart capital and long-term support
- Tech and science-driven startups
- Diverse founding teams with global ambitions
π Pitching will take place as part of the STAN Paris Chapter Launch on March 11, 2026
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Following the successful launch of its first chapter in Los Angeles in 2024, STAN is NOW expanding its global footprint with a new chapter in Paris.π«π· This creates new opportunities for startups to connect with angel investors and venture capital across the EU.
Applications are now open for startups to pitch at the STAN Paris Chapter Launch.
The call is open to early-stage startups that are:
- Based or targeting the EU markets
- Showing early traction and strong innovation
- Ready to pitch to angel investors, VCs, and ecosystem leaders from France and across the EU
π Application deadline: February 22, 2026
π Apply to pitch
π STAN is particularly interested in
- Founders seeking smart capital and long-term support
- Tech and science-driven startups
- Diverse founding teams with global ambitions
π Pitching will take place as part of the STAN Paris Chapter Launch on March 11, 2026
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Breaking: ActiveCampaign Acquires Feedback Intelligence
Source: LinkedIn post of Chinar Movsisyan, the Founder & CEO of Feedback Intelligence
ActiveCampaign has acquired Feedback Intelligence. A new exit story for the Armenian startup ecosystem and a great example of an Armenian-founded team joining a global unicorn π¦.
Feedback Intelligence builds an enterprise workspace for AI PMs and developers to personalize LLMs based on real user signals, optimizing models through real-world usage.
ActiveCampaign is a global leader in marketing and sales automation, serving businesses worldwide with 800+ pre-built automation tools.
Congrats to Chinar Movsisyan, the Feedback Intelligence team, and the early supporters who backed the journey π₯³
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Source: LinkedIn post of Chinar Movsisyan, the Founder & CEO of Feedback Intelligence
ActiveCampaign has acquired Feedback Intelligence. A new exit story for the Armenian startup ecosystem and a great example of an Armenian-founded team joining a global unicorn π¦.
Feedback Intelligence builds an enterprise workspace for AI PMs and developers to personalize LLMs based on real user signals, optimizing models through real-world usage.
ActiveCampaign is a global leader in marketing and sales automation, serving businesses worldwide with 800+ pre-built automation tools.
Congrats to Chinar Movsisyan, the Feedback Intelligence team, and the early supporters who backed the journey π₯³
#Exit #FeedbackIntelligence #ActiveCampaign
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Breaking: ActiveCampaign Acquires Feedback Intelligence Source: LinkedIn post of Chinar Movsisyan, the Founder & CEO of Feedback Intelligence ActiveCampaign has acquired Feedback Intelligence. A new exit story for the Armenian startup ecosystem and a greatβ¦
More context on ActiveCampaignβs acquisition of Feedback Intelligence
Source: Business Wire
ActiveCampaign acquired Feedback Intelligence to strengthen Active Intelligence, its AI engine powering autonomous marketing workflows turning raw AIβuser conversations into actionable signals that help AI agents learn and improve continuously.
What Feedback Intelligence adds to ActiveCampaign:
β’ Deep conversation analysis to understand user intent, satisfaction, friction points, and agent accuracy
β’ Purpose-built AI models designed specifically to evaluate and optimize AI agent performance
β’ A continuous improvement loop, where insights from real usage feed back into how AI agents are designed and deployed
As part of the deal:
β’ Chinar Movsisyan (Founder & CEO of Feedback Intelligene) joins ActiveCampaignβs Product & Technology leadership
β’ The Feedback Intelligence team becomes a core part of ActiveCampaignβs broader AI organization - another Unicorn π¦ enters Armenia π¦π²
Really exciting news for the Armenian startup ecosystem!
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Source: Business Wire
ActiveCampaign acquired Feedback Intelligence to strengthen Active Intelligence, its AI engine powering autonomous marketing workflows turning raw AIβuser conversations into actionable signals that help AI agents learn and improve continuously.
What Feedback Intelligence adds to ActiveCampaign:
β’ Deep conversation analysis to understand user intent, satisfaction, friction points, and agent accuracy
β’ Purpose-built AI models designed specifically to evaluate and optimize AI agent performance
β’ A continuous improvement loop, where insights from real usage feed back into how AI agents are designed and deployed
As part of the deal:
β’ Chinar Movsisyan (Founder & CEO of Feedback Intelligene) joins ActiveCampaignβs Product & Technology leadership
β’ The Feedback Intelligence team becomes a core part of ActiveCampaignβs broader AI organization - another Unicorn π¦ enters Armenia π¦π²
Really exciting news for the Armenian startup ecosystem!
#Exit #FeedbackIntelligence #ActiveCampaign
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ActiveCampaign, a leading autonomous marketing platform, today announced the acquisition of Feedback Intelligence, an AI evaluation and analytics tool that t...
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AICA Opens Applications for March Pitching Session
Source: AICA
Angel Investor Club of Armenia (AICA) is accepting applications for its upcoming March pitching session.
AICA angels invest across markets and time zones, offering not only capital but strategic mentorship and international growth expertise.
If youβre building a scalable startup targeting global markets, this is a strong opportunity to get early funding.
Application deadline: February 18
Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/JJHCGFaU
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Source: AICA
Angel Investor Club of Armenia (AICA) is accepting applications for its upcoming March pitching session.
AICA angels invest across markets and time zones, offering not only capital but strategic mentorship and international growth expertise.
If youβre building a scalable startup targeting global markets, this is a strong opportunity to get early funding.
Application deadline: February 18
Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/JJHCGFaU
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What an energetic start of the year!
Exit Announcement
Feedback Intelligence is acquired by ActiveCampaign π¦.
Through the acquisition a new unicorn enters Armenia!
3 Armenian Angel Networks announced pitching sessions:
β’ AICA: Apply by Feb 18
β’ BANA Angels: Apply by Feb 10
β’ STAN: Apply by Feb 22
Angel Networks Activity:
STAN announced a launch of its chapter in France.
BANA Angels is getting ready for the next investor tour (details to follow).
Investments:
β’ AICA announced investment in luna and in Exorde Labs. This followed investments in BeeSync and Kartes Analytica announced in the end of Dec 2025.
β’ BANA Angels announced investment in CaseLense in the end of Dec 2025.
β’ Granatus Ventures participated in the $2M pre-seed Emerald.
β’ Modelence (YC S25) announced closing $3M seed round.
EU4Innovation Announced Call for Application for Incubation Programs in Armenia
β’ β¬800K will be allocated to incubation programs in the fields of cybersecurity, fintech, agritech and aerospace (β¬200K per program).
β’ Apply by March 23, 2026
Seaside Startup Summit Announced Rajasthan Startup Summit 2026
Apply here. Deadline - February 5 (π₯today!)
Active Calls for Accelerator Programs:
β’ SkyDeck - apply by Feb 13
β’ 500 Eurasia - apply by Feb 11
β’ YC - apply by Feb 9
So great to witness so many things happening. Hope to see this trajectory over the 2026!
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Exit Announcement
Feedback Intelligence is acquired by ActiveCampaign π¦.
Through the acquisition a new unicorn enters Armenia!
3 Armenian Angel Networks announced pitching sessions:
β’ AICA: Apply by Feb 18
β’ BANA Angels: Apply by Feb 10
β’ STAN: Apply by Feb 22
Angel Networks Activity:
STAN announced a launch of its chapter in France.
BANA Angels is getting ready for the next investor tour (details to follow).
Investments:
β’ AICA announced investment in luna and in Exorde Labs. This followed investments in BeeSync and Kartes Analytica announced in the end of Dec 2025.
β’ BANA Angels announced investment in CaseLense in the end of Dec 2025.
β’ Granatus Ventures participated in the $2M pre-seed Emerald.
β’ Modelence (YC S25) announced closing $3M seed round.
EU4Innovation Announced Call for Application for Incubation Programs in Armenia
β’ β¬800K will be allocated to incubation programs in the fields of cybersecurity, fintech, agritech and aerospace (β¬200K per program).
β’ Apply by March 23, 2026
Seaside Startup Summit Announced Rajasthan Startup Summit 2026
Apply here. Deadline - February 5 (π₯today!)
Active Calls for Accelerator Programs:
β’ SkyDeck - apply by Feb 13
β’ 500 Eurasia - apply by Feb 11
β’ YC - apply by Feb 9
So great to witness so many things happening. Hope to see this trajectory over the 2026!
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Open Call: Plug and Play Armenia β Pre-Acceleration Program (Batch 3) π¦π²
Source: Plug and Play Central Asia and Caucasus
Plug and Play Armenia is now accepting applications for Batch 3 of its Pre-Acceleration Program, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia.
This is an equity-free program designed for startups ready to validate, grow, and prepare for global scale.
Key benefits:
β’ Equity-free participation
β’ Access to Plug and Playβs global network and Silicon Valley-style mentorship
β’ 900+ expert mentoring sessions
β’ Opportunity to pitch to Plug and Playβs global investment team
If youβre building a startup with ambition to scale beyond Armenia, this is a strong entry point.
Application deadline: March 23
Apply here: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/yerevan
(Press Ctrl+F and search for βApplyβ to find the application section)
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Source: Plug and Play Central Asia and Caucasus
Plug and Play Armenia is now accepting applications for Batch 3 of its Pre-Acceleration Program, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia.
This is an equity-free program designed for startups ready to validate, grow, and prepare for global scale.
Key benefits:
β’ Equity-free participation
β’ Access to Plug and Playβs global network and Silicon Valley-style mentorship
β’ 900+ expert mentoring sessions
β’ Opportunity to pitch to Plug and Playβs global investment team
If youβre building a startup with ambition to scale beyond Armenia, this is a strong entry point.
Application deadline: March 23
Apply here: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/yerevan
(Press Ctrl+F and search for βApplyβ to find the application section)
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Short Notice - Webinar: How to Work With Early Investors
Hambardzum Kaghketsyan will share his insights on key aspects of investor relations management in webinar organized by STAN.
- Why should you make reports?
- What should you share?
- How often should you update?
This would be a Q&A heavy session with minimum presentation and more on live discussion between the founders and Hambardzum.
If you want to understand the doβs and donβts of investor communication and learn how to turn early investors into your most loyal and supportive stakeholders, this session is for you.
Book your spot here π https://luma.com/5yf2hax6
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Hambardzum Kaghketsyan will share his insights on key aspects of investor relations management in webinar organized by STAN.
- Why should you make reports?
- What should you share?
- How often should you update?
This would be a Q&A heavy session with minimum presentation and more on live discussion between the founders and Hambardzum.
If you want to understand the doβs and donβts of investor communication and learn how to turn early investors into your most loyal and supportive stakeholders, this session is for you.
Book your spot here π https://luma.com/5yf2hax6
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Lots of news that needs further analysis connected to JD Vance visit to Armenia π¦π²
Total of $9B investment projects announced.
- Firebird AI, NVIDIA chip export approval: largest regional AI factory shape is becoming clearer.
- Nuclear energy cooperation: US will license nuclear technology to Armenia. Opportunity for energy tech development.
- High-tech drones: US will export surveillance drones to Armenia. Opportunity for defense tech.
- YouTube monetization: YouTube announced expansion of their presence in Armenia.
Looking forward to getting more details on each of this and what comes next.
#JDVance #USArmenia #Collaboration
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Total of $9B investment projects announced.
- Firebird AI, NVIDIA chip export approval: largest regional AI factory shape is becoming clearer.
- Nuclear energy cooperation: US will license nuclear technology to Armenia. Opportunity for energy tech development.
- High-tech drones: US will export surveillance drones to Armenia. Opportunity for defense tech.
- YouTube monetization: YouTube announced expansion of their presence in Armenia.
Looking forward to getting more details on each of this and what comes next.
#JDVance #USArmenia #Collaboration
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Notes from π¦π²πΊπΈ ArmeniaβUS Tech & Innovation Summit
Tech is central to ArmeniaβUS relations
Technology and innovation are a core part of high-level strategic discussions between Armenia and the United States.
MOUs are the foundation of collaboration
The partnership builds on MOUs signed on August 8, 2025, covering AI, semiconductors, energy, and more are moving cooperation from vision to execution.
GPU export approvals
With the latest approvals, 50,000 additional NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs will be exported to Armenia, positioning the country among the top 5 globally in GPUs per capita βοΈ
A national AI vision
The Ministry of High-Tech Industry aims to turn Armenia into a βgarden of AI factoriesβ by building an open, secure, and trusted AI infrastructure for startups, research, and industry.
AI Virtual Institute (AIVI) launched
AIVI provides GPU access to startups, universities, and researchers, backed by AWS and Plug & Play, lowering the cost barrier to AI innovation.
Semiconductor depth, proven over time
Synopsys has been in Armenia for 22 years, collaborating with 5 universities to build a strong semiconductor talent pipeline.
Its open-source semiconductor curriculum, developed in Armenia, is now adopted in 57 countries.
Security enables peace
Shield AI is launching collaboration with the Ministry of Defense of Armenia, reinforcing the idea that defense technology, security, and peace are deeply connected.
Education at global scale
TUMO is launching TUMO USA, accelerating its expansion across the US including New Orleans, Phoenix, New York, and more cities soon.
Creator economy unlocked
The YouTube Partner Program is now live in Armenia, enabling Armenian creators to monetize globally while staying in Armenia.
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π¬ A key message from Jonathan Askonas (Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State):
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Tech is central to ArmeniaβUS relations
Technology and innovation are a core part of high-level strategic discussions between Armenia and the United States.
MOUs are the foundation of collaboration
The partnership builds on MOUs signed on August 8, 2025, covering AI, semiconductors, energy, and more are moving cooperation from vision to execution.
GPU export approvals
With the latest approvals, 50,000 additional NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs will be exported to Armenia, positioning the country among the top 5 globally in GPUs per capita βοΈ
A national AI vision
The Ministry of High-Tech Industry aims to turn Armenia into a βgarden of AI factoriesβ by building an open, secure, and trusted AI infrastructure for startups, research, and industry.
AI Virtual Institute (AIVI) launched
AIVI provides GPU access to startups, universities, and researchers, backed by AWS and Plug & Play, lowering the cost barrier to AI innovation.
Semiconductor depth, proven over time
Synopsys has been in Armenia for 22 years, collaborating with 5 universities to build a strong semiconductor talent pipeline.
Its open-source semiconductor curriculum, developed in Armenia, is now adopted in 57 countries.
Security enables peace
Shield AI is launching collaboration with the Ministry of Defense of Armenia, reinforcing the idea that defense technology, security, and peace are deeply connected.
Education at global scale
TUMO is launching TUMO USA, accelerating its expansion across the US including New Orleans, Phoenix, New York, and more cities soon.
Creator economy unlocked
The YouTube Partner Program is now live in Armenia, enabling Armenian creators to monetize globally while staying in Armenia.
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π¬ A key message from Jonathan Askonas (Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State):
Armenia was the βbest-kept secretβ in tech. Now that secret is being revealed β as Armenia emerges as a regional tech hub.
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Newo.ai co-founded by David Yang Raises $25M Series A to Bring Voice AI to SMB Front Desks
Source: Techfundingnews
Newo.ai, co-founded by David Yang (Co-Founder of Ayb School) has raised $25M in Series A funding, bringing total funding to $32M.
Newo.ai is building AI receptionists for small and medium-sized businesses that handle calls, SMS, and WhatsApp to book appointments, qualify leads, and escalate to humans when needed.
Newo.ai focuses on production-grade voice AI, low latency, and failover reliability. The company operates a white-label, partner-first model, embedding AI reception into telcos, hosting providers, and software platforms.
#NewoAI #DavidYang #Investment
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Source: Techfundingnews
Newo.ai, co-founded by David Yang (Co-Founder of Ayb School) has raised $25M in Series A funding, bringing total funding to $32M.
Newo.ai is building AI receptionists for small and medium-sized businesses that handle calls, SMS, and WhatsApp to book appointments, qualify leads, and escalate to humans when needed.
Newo.ai focuses on production-grade voice AI, low latency, and failover reliability. The company operates a white-label, partner-first model, embedding AI reception into telcos, hosting providers, and software platforms.
#NewoAI #DavidYang #Investment
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Opportunity for students of Armenian decent - AGBU Scholarships β Applications Open (2026β2027)
AGBU is now accepting applications for its 2026β2027 scholarship programs, supporting students of Armenian descent pursuing higher education around the world.
Priority fields include:
STEM, Medicine & Public Health, Education, International Relations, Journalism & Communications, Social Impact & Economics, Performing Arts, Armenian Studies, and more.
Learn more, check eligibility, and apply: https://agbu.org/scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 1 and June 1 (depending on the type of scholarship applied).
#Scholarship #Students #AGBU
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AGBU is now accepting applications for its 2026β2027 scholarship programs, supporting students of Armenian descent pursuing higher education around the world.
Priority fields include:
STEM, Medicine & Public Health, Education, International Relations, Journalism & Communications, Social Impact & Economics, Performing Arts, Armenian Studies, and more.
Learn more, check eligibility, and apply: https://agbu.org/scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 1 and June 1 (depending on the type of scholarship applied).
#Scholarship #Students #AGBU
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Supporting Armenian university and graduate students through financial assistance.
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IBM Impact Accelerator: Education & Workforce Development
IBM is inviting nonprofits, academic institutions, and government organizations to apply to the IBM Impact Accelerator, focused on education and workforce development.
The program supports AI-driven, human-centered solutions that help people learn more effectively, navigate careers, and build resilient workforce systems.
What selected organizations get:
β’ A 2-year program at no cost
β’ Access to IBM technologies)
β’ Technical mentorship from IBM experts
β’ Support to design, deploy, and scale real-world solutions
What theyβre looking for:
β’ AI-enabled teaching models
β’ Career and college navigation tools
β’ Lifelong learning assistants
β’ Predictive workforce analytics
β’ Tools connecting learning to real job opportunities
Open to global applicants
Application deadline: March 25, 2026
Learn more & apply: https://www.ibm.com/campaign/impact-accelerator-rfp
#IBM #ImpactAccelerator
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IBM is inviting nonprofits, academic institutions, and government organizations to apply to the IBM Impact Accelerator, focused on education and workforce development.
The program supports AI-driven, human-centered solutions that help people learn more effectively, navigate careers, and build resilient workforce systems.
What selected organizations get:
β’ A 2-year program at no cost
β’ Access to IBM technologies)
β’ Technical mentorship from IBM experts
β’ Support to design, deploy, and scale real-world solutions
What theyβre looking for:
β’ AI-enabled teaching models
β’ Career and college navigation tools
β’ Lifelong learning assistants
β’ Predictive workforce analytics
β’ Tools connecting learning to real job opportunities
Open to global applicants
Application deadline: March 25, 2026
Learn more & apply: https://www.ibm.com/campaign/impact-accelerator-rfp
#IBM #ImpactAccelerator
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