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πŸ””Funding Opportunity for Women Empowerment Projects 

Funding Amount: $3,000–$10,000 Opens: September 3 Deadline: November 15

AAUW is offering grants to support International Fellowship alumnae who have returned home after studying in the United States.

What You Need to Know:

β€’ Purpose: Grants are awarded for community-based projects and they should aim to address critical issues, such as gender equality, education, healthcare, or economic development, that directly benefit women and girls.

β€’ Eligibility: Alumnaes who have successfully completed their studies and returned to their home countries are eligible to apply.

β€’ Support: The grant not only provides financial support but also connects recipients with a network of like-minded women, offering mentorship and resources to help bring their projects to life.

Apply here and contribute to lasting global impact!

#WomenEmpowerment #GlobalImpact #AAUWGrants
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πŸš€ Grant Opportunity: 'Market Entry' Component Now Open! πŸš€

The RA Ministry of High-Tech Industry is launching the "From Idea to Business" grant competition, offering 29 tech ideas a chance to win up to 10 million drams and enter the market.

πŸ” What You Need to Know:

β€’ Funding Amount: Up to 10,000,000 AMD per company.
β€’ Total Budget: 290,000,000 AMD.
β€’ Purpose: To promote the creation of new value in high-tech and address modern challenges through technology.

In addition to the grants, the Bahamut Foundation is offering an extra FTN investment fund worth 50 million drams, which may increase based on the projects' investment potential, originality, and innovative solutions.

πŸ“… Application Deadline: September 16, 2024

πŸ“Œ How to Apply: Submit your application via www.armeps.am. For detailed guidelines on the application process, refer to this link.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your tech innovations!

#TechGrants #StartupOpportunities
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πŸ“ŠApplications Now Open for EBRD's Star Venture Program

A new opportunity awaits tech startups looking to scale and grow!

EBRD has just opened applications for its Star Venture program. Star Venture is an 18-month tailored program designed to help startups with personalized support and resources.

What’s in it for you?
β€’ Consulting from top industry experts
β€’ Access to investor networks
β€’ Opportunities for international exhibitions
β€’ Free e-learning and cloud services

Ideal Candidate Profile:
β€’ Under 5 years, with less than €1m revenue
β€’ With a strong competitive edge, recurring revenue, and global scaling potential
β€’ Business operations in EBRD countries of operations
β€’ 51% of local ownership
β€’ 18-month program commitment

πŸ“… Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
πŸ”— Apply Here πŸ“‹ Application Guideline for Armenia

We're here to keep you in the loop, bringing the hottest startup opportunities.

#starventureprogram #StartupOpportunity 

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Funding Opportunity for Early-Stage Tech Startups πŸš€

STAN is accepting applications for its pitching session on October 1, 2024!

Deadline: September 26, 2024
Apply here πŸ‘‰ https://shorturl.at/cxEax

Categories:
1️⃣ Women Entrepreneurship
2️⃣ Moonshot Track (deep tech)
3️⃣ Traditional Angel Investment

STAN's typical ticket size is $50K.

πŸ† Apply now! πŸ‘‰ https://shorturl.at/cxEax

#stan #pitchingsession #fundingopportunity #angelinvestment 

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πŸ“ŽStartup Pitch Event by β€œAsk a VC” in Yerevan

The β€œAsk a VC” community is hosting a startup pitch competition on September 20th, providing a platform for founders to present their ideas to a panel of experienced investors and connect with like-minded professionals.

Event Schedule
β€’ 6:30 PM: Registration
β€’ 7:00 PM: Startup pitches (in Russian) β€” 5 minutes per pitch + 5 minutes Q&A
β€’ 8:00 PM: Networking session

Jury Panel
β€’ Evgeny Golban β€” Co-founder & CEO of Deallly
β€’ Pavel Sikachev β€” Jume CPO, ex-Depix.ai AI Product Lead
β€’ Kirill Shtabtsovsky β€” Portfolio Manager at Aloniq

πŸ”–Registrate here
πŸ“… Date: September 20th, 6:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: "Letters and Numbers” coworking space, Tumanyan St 35G, Yerevan

Become part of the event and put your startup on the radar of key investors and innovators.

#startuppitching #pitchingsession

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Happy Friday 13 πŸ‘»

First-time Founder Vibes Here

😎 That moment when all the sleepless nights lead to 5 minutes in the spotlight.

πŸ’‘ What’s the funniest or most over-the-top preparation you’ve done for a pitch? 

#pitching #startupmeme

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🌍 Armenia Hosts the First AWS Community Day in the Caucasus

Today, Armenia hosted the first-ever AWS Community Day in the Caucasus, uniting cloud enthusiasts, developers, and industry from various Caucasus countries and beyond, demonstrating its broad regional impact.

Keynote Speakers:

β€’ Denis Astahov, AWS Hero, Founder of ADV-IT, delivered a vital talk on AWS Security
β€’ Viktor Vedmich, Sr. Developer Advocate at AWS, led a session on Kubernetes Security
β€’ Nikita Fedkin, Solutions Architect at AWS, shared insights on MLOps practices

πŸ’‘Attendees also engaged in a series of hands-on workshops covering a range of topics, from cost optimization solutions to startup security techniques and more. 

AWS UG Armenia’s efforts contribute hugely to shaping Armenia into a tech hub by boosting cloud innovation and highlighting the value of local communities in strengthening the tech ecosystem.

#AWSCommunityDay #CloudInnovation

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πŸš€EasyDMARC Raises $20M to Boost Global Expansion

Armenian cybersecurity startup EasyDMARC has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by New York-based Radian Capital. 

The company provides advanced email authentication solutions, helping businesses safeguard against phishing and email spoofing.

EasyDMARC plans to use the funds to accelerate its global expansion, invest in team growth, and further develop its technology.

Amazing year for the Armenian startup ecosystem, with the 3rd startup reaching the Series A stage following the success stories of ActiveLoop and Podcastle! 

#investment #EasyDMARC #SeriesA #SuccessStory

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Info Session for the Armenian Startup Community! πŸš€

An exciting opportunity is coming up for Armenia’s startup ecosystem! On Wednesday, September 25, FAST Creative Campus will host an info session on the EBRD Star Venture Program.

What to Expect:

β€’ Business diagnostics tailored to your startup's needs.
β€’ ​Growth-driven mentorship program and how it can accelerate your growth.
β€’ Match-making events can connect you with investors.

πŸ—“ Date: September 25, 2024
πŸ“Location: FAST Creative Campus, Hakob Hakobyan 3
πŸ‘₯Audience: Startup founders, investors, and ecosystem players

Star Venture Program Overview, speakers, Q&A, and networking opportunities are all part of the agenda.

πŸ”—Secure your spot here!

#infosession #fastcampus #mentorship #networking #event #ebrd #starventures

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Founder Mode by Paul Graham made waves. The concept looks exciting. But is it the right fit for you?

Take a look at our thoughts in our first-ever LinkedIn article! πŸ‘‡

#FounderMode #Startups #PaulGraham

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πŸ—£οΈ Calling all Pre-seed and Seed Startups! Here’s your chance to pitch to leading international investors at the exclusive Investor Tour during WCIT2024/DigiTec!

Eligibility Criteria:
βœ… Pre-Seed Startups: Must have an MVP ready for presentation.
βœ… Seed Startups: Must have raised a pre-seed round.

πŸ’‘ Both pre-seed and seed startups will gain access to exclusive networking sessions, providing opportunities for deeper connections and potential collaborations.

Apply via the registration links belowπŸ‘‡

πŸ”— Pre-Seed Startups Registration https://forms.gle/anxGtQXBRHaYkkKh9 
πŸ”— Seed Startups Registration https://forms.gle/qjYr62cEctumiups8

⏳ Deadline for applying: September 29.

Good luck in taking your first step toward securing international investment!

#preseedstartups #seedstartup #investment #investortour 
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πŸš€ The Top 10 Armenian Startups by Funding

We’ve gathered the list of top 10 standout Armenian startups by funding sizes. This list focuses on startups founded in Armenia and does not include startups founded by Diaspora Armenians.

🌟 Key Insights:

βœ… Over the past decade, Armenia-born tech startups have collectively raised around $490 million.
βœ… Picsart πŸ¦„ (Armenia's first official unicorn) and CodeSignal have reached Series C stage.
βœ… SoloLearn and HerculesAI (formerly Zero) are in Series B stage. HerculesAI reached that stage in 2024.
βœ… In 2024, EasyDMARC, Podcastle, and ActiveLoop (not on the list, but raised $19.6 million to date) reached Series A stage.

This report was created in collaboration with Modex. Big thank you to  Tsovinar Sofi Babayan for her contribution. We also want to thank her for introducing the term "Armenia-born," which we use in our reports.

#armenianstartups #startupfunding #Modex #ArmenianTechEcosystem #stats

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πŸš€STRIVE Pre-Incubation Program for YOU!

The STRIVE Pre-Incubation Program is a new 10-week initiative designed for individuals in Armenia, regardless of their experience or startup idea, who want to develop entrepreneurial skills. The program offers hands-on learning through workshops, meetups, and coaching sessions to build entrepreneurial skills and problem-solving abilities.

Eligibility Criteria 
β€’ Open to everyone (AUA affiliation is NOT required)
β€’ It is for individuals not teams
β€’ Able to take part in weekly face-to-face sessions hosted at AUA (between 7 pm-9 pm).
β€’ Ability to communicate in English (intermediate and above language proficiency).
β€’ Desire to learn (startup idea is NOT required).
Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or simply looking to grow, STRIVE is designed for you!

Jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey!

Deadline: Septermber 30th Apply here: https://shorturl.at/3q3A6

#preincubationprogram #entrepreneurship

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