Applications are now open for a 12-week program to support entrepreneurs building on the XRP Ledger.

Program benefits:
- $50K equity-free grant
- Industry leading mentorship
- Tailored program curriculum
- Exposure & networking

The program looks for strong technical founding teams that leverages XRPL and has at least an MVP. The more user adoption and validation you already see the better

The applications for Cohort 1 (New York) are due on May 1, 2023.

See more details and apply here: https://xrplaccelerator.org/

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#xrpl #accelerationprogram #equityfreegrant

BANA Angels announced investment of $170K in ViralMango startup via direct investment and Syndicate by BANA.

Earlier ViralMango announced closing the pre-seed round with BigStory VC.

ViralMango is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands with influencers and enables effortless collaboration.

Congrats to BANA and ViralMango on this achievement!

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#viralmango #banaangels #investment

Applications for the next pitching session of the Science & Technology Angels Network are open now!

The 13th pitching session will happen on June 2, 2023.

This pitching session stands out as STAN celebrates its 5th anniversary. Use the chance to showcase your innovative projects and meet top-notch angels who will be present at the anniversary.

Application deadline: Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 23:59 GMT+4
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3V7PDLT

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#stan #pitchingsession #applynow

WESPORTUP is created to foster innovation ecosystems in the field of sport and health. Located it Rome, Italy, WESPORTUP sees for start-ups from Italy and abroad and helps them to scale in collaboration with the main players in the system - federations, clubs, companies and investors.

Main focus areas:
- Fitness & Lifestyle
- Activity & Performance
- Gaming & E-Sports
- Venue & Stadium Tech
- Management & Organization
- ESG & Sustainability
- Wellness & Nutrition
- Fan Experience & Metaverse

The program is planned to start on June 26, 2023. The program will include 13 Weeks of support for startups through: Business Training Workshops, Executive Masterclasses, Mentors Coaching, Corporate Partners Collaborations, Business Development Support, Top Sports Events.

Application deadline: May 24, 2023

Find more details and link to apply: https://www.wesportup.it/

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#wesportup #accelerationprogram #applynow

Amazing news. Hexact raised over $320K on its investment campaign on Start Engine!

1 day left to make an investment in the startup.

Let's help our friends from Hexact to secure as much investment as possible by sharing this news extensively. Link for sharing is here.

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#hexact #investment #successstory

Science & Technology Angels Network announced investment in BrandLens - a B2B SaaS platform that empowers brands and agencies to crowdsource and co-create engaging UGC videos with their communities, customers, and fans.

Congrats to the investors and the startup on this achievement!

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#hexact #investment #successstory

Startup Grind Yerevan will host Dmitry Stepanov, Director of New Product Development at Yandex and the Curator of Yandex Hub in Armenia.

Join the event on May 11 at COWO Mergelyan, to hear about the ins & outs of the innovation and growth story of one of the most significant tech companies in the region.

Book your spot here.

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#startupgrindyerevan #event #yandex #innovation #growthstory

On the occasion of its 6th anniversary, BANA is announcing an open call for startups to participate in their special pitching session.

This is a great opportunity to showcase groundbreaking products, meet BANA investors, and celebrate BANA’s birthday.

Eligibility criteria:
- MVP
- Initial Traction

Apply: https://bit.ly/3NZtkGI
Application deadline: May 25, 2023

Congratulations to our friends from BANA on this special day! Grigor, Sonas and team - keep up doing great job ❤️!

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#banaangels #businessangels #banaday #angelinvesting #startups #pitchingsession #tech #innovations

Applications for the the 17th pitching session of the Angel Investor Club of Armenia (AICA) are open.

Application deadline: June 4, 2023
Apply: Send your pitch decks, business plans and executive summaries to ventures@aica.social.

- Executive summaries should contain information that will help the ventures to clearly articulate their mission, product, market and future.
- Business plans should include financial information, such as projections for 3-5 years, revenue model, etc.
- All the submitted documents must be in English.

Only short-listed companies will be invited to the pitching session.

Eligibility requirements:
- minimum aggregate investment size to be considered shall be US $25,000
- the business idea should be innovative or should have an element of innovation

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#aica #angelinvesting #startup #armenianstartup #pitchingsession

Applications are open to Armenia Startup Academy's Booster Program! Apply to become a part of the next Booster Cohort.

Enter the startup ecosystem, meet potential investors, develop your idea, and potentially create your first customer base with support from our esteemed guest mentors.

- Duration: 7 weeks
- Special mentors: Jack Topdjian, Hamlet Azarian
- Best for early-stage and idea-stage startups
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
- Topics to be covered: Growth Hacking, Marketing,

Business Models, Product-Market fit Financials, Pitching and more.

Application deadline: May 31, 2023
Apply: https://www.startupacademy.am/booster-batch

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#armeniastartupacademy #boosterprogram

HopShop is live on ProductHunt!

HopShop allows you to find any clothing that you're looking for in a second. Simply upload an image of the item and HopShop will find all the stores that sell the exact/similar products!

Let's support the HopShop team by upvoting, commenting, and sharing the news!

Link for upvoting and sharing: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/hopshop

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#hopshop #producthunt #upvote #share #comment #callforcommunitysupport #successstory

Exciting news from BANA Angels! They have just announced their investment in 10Web through a syndicate.

This marks the second public investment announcement for 10Web in a remarkably short span of time.

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#banaangels #10web #investment #successstory #news

The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia announces the start of a grant competition for the “Idea Stage” component within the framework of the “From Idea to Business” 2023 grant program.

As part of the program, it is planned to provide funding in the form of grants to start-up companies at the idea stage, whose ideas for products and/or services are aimed at creating new values in the field of high technologies and / or solving current problems and challenges using technology.

It is planned to provide up to 5M AMD ($13K USD) to each company that won the competition.

All details about the competition, the procedure for its holding, the conditions for processing and submitting an application are presented on the official website of the Ministry at the following link (in Armenian).

Application deadline: June 5, 2023

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#mhti #fromideatobusiness #ideastagecomponent #applynow #grant

Great news - Formula VC venture fund invested 200K USD in Wirestock!

Wirestock helps visual content creators monetize photos, graphics, and videos by providing creators with access to major marketplaces including Getty Images, Shutterstock, Adobe, Pond5, Envato, Freepik, and more.

Other venture funds, including Decart Ventures, I2BF, Graph Ventures, participated in Wirestock's this investment round.

This is the 14th startup in the portfolio of the venture fund. In total, Formula VC invested 2.3 million dollars in Armenian startups so far.

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#formulavc #wirestock #investment #successstory #news

Great news for the startup ecosystem! The Seaside Startup Summit returns, unleashing a week-long adventurous retreat at the stunning shore of Sevan, full of entrepreneurial workshops, experience sharing, and master classes!

This is a great chance for startups of any stage to apply and unveil their ideas before an audience of investors and mentors. Blend with industry leaders, polish your pitching skills, and create international connections.

Don't miss out on this opportunity! The deadline for applications is June 20, 2023. Apply now at: https://www.f6s.com/sevan-startup-summit-2023/apply

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#sss23 #sevanstartupsummit2023 #connect #learn #win #havefun

Exciting opportunities await in Singapore's vibrant realm, for the startups innovating tourism industry. Singapore Tourism Accelerator accepts applications for its next batch!

The participation will provide the following benefits:
- Access to work with some of Asia's most important players
- Zero equity and 70% of funding for pilot implementation costs.
- Introductory workshops, 3-4 months of pilot implementation
- Assistance with temporary relocation

For more details and applying visit here: https://hello.thenextweb.com/sta

Application deadline is June 5, 2023.

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#tourismaccelelrator #signapore #acceleration

LIT Academy and BANA Angels organize a panel discussion on how to building High-Performing Tech Teams and meeting Investor Expectations.

The event will include a keynote speeches by Rem Darbinyan and Thomas Mazejian, who will share their experiences from both the investor and entrepreneur perspectives on what investors look for in tech startups.

Following the speeches, there will be a fireside chat featuring Narek Vardanyan, Ani Asatryan, and Vlad Khoetsyan who will discuss how tech leaders can either build or break a startup's investment potential. Karen Vardanyan will moderate the panel.

The event will conclude with a networking reception.

Register now and secure your spot here.

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#litacademy #banaangels #event

Don't miss the opportunity to capture growth wisdom from Hamlet Azarian at the webinar on How Generative AI is Shaping the Way We Work and Create.

By joining the webinar you'll learn the basics of how Generative AI works, how this technology is creativ waves across industries.

The webinar will also provide a comprehensive overview of more than 90 essential AI marketing tools.

The event will run online on June 8, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Follow this link to register: https://bit.ly/3BT2N6E

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#hamletazarian #azariangrowthagency #aga #webinar #event

BANA Angels organizes the next BANA Talks on the topic of Generative AI in Practice: Challenges and Opportunities.

This event is designed for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds who are eager to explore the potential of generative AI and understand the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Panelists:
- Artavazd Mehrabyan, the Co-Founder & CTO at Picsart
- Tigran Nazaryan, the Co-Founder & CEO at 10Web
- Tigran Sargsyan, Senior Director of Engineering at Krisp

Gor Vardanyan, the Founder of Fimetech, Co-Founder & CEO at Chessify will moderate the event.

Date & Time: June 1, 8 PM
Location: The Factory, Halabyan 65/5, 3rd floor
Language: English

Book your spot here.

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#bana #banaangels #talkaround #event #networking #generativeai

Instigate announced that the company signed a contract with microelectronics manufacturer giant Microchip Technology Inc. to sell 100% of its subsidiary Instigate Semiconductor to Microchip.

This is a result of a long-term cooperation started 3 years ago aiming to build an FPGA company in Armenia that will later be sold to Microchip. The subsidiary company Instigate Semiconductor was created on August 3, 2020 having 8 employees. Within the last 3 years the company launched its R&D centers across Armenia, including Vanadzor, Gyumri and Ijevan growing its team size to 47 engineers.

Microchip is gearing up for further expansion and covering a broad range of areas, including Application Engineering, Customer Support, Embedded Systems Programming, IP Verification.

Microchip is a $45 billion capitalization company and a global leader of microelectronics manufacturing.

This is another tremendous achievement of Armenian EDA sector and a great success story of a startup launch and exit within 3 years.

We look forward to hearing next success stories coming from Instigate Group!

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#instigate #instigatesemiconductor #michrochip #exit #successstory

Yipee! The teams from the EPIC's Spring 2023 Incubation Program will present their ideas at the upcoming Demo Day. The Demo Day will take place on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 PM, at the Manoogian Hall, AUA.

EPIC will award the Michael Agbabian EPIC Seed Fund and Innovator Awards to the best startups. The pitches will be followed by a networking reception to meet the startups and other startup ecosystem representatives.

Book your spot here.

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#aua #epic #epicincubationprogram #spring2023batch #demoday #event