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🚀 2025 Menlo Fellowship: For aspiring entrepreneurs based in North America!

The Menlo Fellowship by Menlo Ventures, one of Silicon Valley’s top-tier venture capital firms, is now accepting applications for 2025! If you’re exploring the idea of starting your own company, this program is designed to support your entrepreneurial journey.

The Menlo Fellowship offers a collaborative community and unparalleled resources to help you take the first steps toward launching a startup.

Key Features of the Program:
Community: Join a network of like-minded leaders to exchange feedback, insights, and learn collectively.
Networking: Build relationships with the Menlo Ventures team, seasoned founders, and industry experts.
Programming: Participate in in-person gatherings, virtual forums, and sessions on key topics like idea development, co-founder selection, and customer feedback.
Personalized Mentorship: Get regular one-on-one feedback and introductions to refine your vision.
Flexibility: Engage in the program for up to one year while maintaining your current employment.
Potential Path to Pre-Seed Funding: Select Fellows may collaborate with Menlo Labs, Menlo Ventures’ venture studio.

The fellowship is tailored for professionals established in their careers, ready to explore entrepreneurship with the confidence and resources to take their first steps.

📅 Apply here: https://airtable.com/appNCeymogy3hhZG9/shrVRprBv0IBXrcU8
Learn more here: https://menlovc.com/menlo-fellowship/

#MenloVentures #MenloFellowship #ApplyNow #IdeaStageStartups

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🤝 USA and Armenia Sign Charter on Partnership and Cooperation

On January 14, 2025, the United States and Armenia signed a Charter on Partnership and Cooperation. For us a significant highlight of the document is its mention of collaboration in innovation and technological advances, signaling the potential for Armenia to further engage in cutting-edge developments and global tech ecosystems.

We look forward to seeing more actionable collaborations initated by this document.

📄 Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

#Innovation #Technology #Science

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BAJ Accelerator announces call for application for its 12th Cohort!

Source: BAJ Accelerator LinkedIn Post

The 12th cohort of the BAJ Accelerator Program is set to take place from May 11–16, 2025. This cohort is extra special as BAJ celebrates its 5th Anniversary!
To honor this milestone, the May 2025 program is complementary and free for all participants - great opportunity for early-stage and scaling startups.

Apply here: https://www.bajaccelerator.com/founder-application

What’s in it for you?
Tailored for startups at Pre-Seed to Series A+ levels, it provides:
• Comprehensive content to guide you through global business complexities.
• Exclusive resources to help take your startup to the next level.
• Opportunities to break into international markets and scale globally.

🎉 Congratulations to the BAJ team - Emma Arakelyan, Armen Kherlopian, and everyone else on this 5th Anniversary milestone!

#BAJAccelerator #Accelerator #Startups #Expansion

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🚀 Plug and Play Tech Center’s International Accelerator in Uzbekistan is Accepting Applications!

Source: LinkedIn post of Plug and Play Central Asia and Caucasus

Focus Areas:
The program is seeking innovative fintech startups disrupting payments, redefining investing, or driving financial inclusion.

Who Should Apply?
- International startups aiming to expand into Uzbekistan
- High-growth startups worldwide with proven traction and scaling potential

What’s in it for You?
- Knowledge: Mentorship, workshops and lectures by international experts
- Network: Expo to showcase your solutions, Access to Plug and Play’s global network
- Finance: Investment opportunities

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
Apply Here: https://innovationchallenge.pnp.tc/int-accelerator-uzbekistan/

#PlugAndPlay #Uzbekistan #FinTech #Acceleration

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🚀 Women TechEU Call for Startups is Now OPEN!

Source: Women TechEU LinkedIn Post and Website

Women TechEU is a 2-year EU-funded initiative aimed at empowering women leading deep tech startups across Europe.

Who Can Apply?
• Early-stage deep tech startups founded or co-founded by women in top management roles (CEO, CTO, etc.).
• Women must hold at least 25% of the shares at the time of application.
• Startups must be registered in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (Armenia is included!).
• Startups should be 6 months to 8 years old as of the submission deadline.

What’s on Offer?
• €75,000 equity-free grant
• Access to business support services
• Opportunity to be among the 160 selected startups

Application Deadline: March 17th, 2025 (17:00 CET, Brussels Time)
Apply Now: https://womentecheurope.eu

#WomenTechEU #Startups #EquityFreeFunding #Innovation

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AICA is accepting applications for its 24th Pitching Session!

Source: AICA's LinkedIn post

Are you an early-stage startup seeking angel funding? Here’s your chance to present your project to an audience of investors and industry experts at AICA’s 24th Pitching Session!

Who Should Apply?

Innovative and high-growth startups from any industry are welcome to apply.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Send Your Pitch Deck and Supporting Documents: ventures@aica.social

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with investors and bring your vision to life!

#AICA #PitchingSession #Investment #Funding #ApplyNow

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🚀 Catalyst NYC: Applications Open for NYU Tandon Future Labs’ Equity-Free Accelerator!

Source: Catalyst NYC Website

Catalyst NYC, part of the NYU Tandon Future Labs, is now accepting applications for its 2025 accelerator program!

Catalyst is a 6-month, in-person accelerator designed for pre-seed and seed-stage startups.

In addition to standard beneftis like AWS/Azure credits, mentorship, and workspace accepted startups will have:
- access to engineering expertise and Tandon faculty
- tax-free operations through Startup NY for up to 10 years

It is an equity-free program with no cost to participants.

Who Should Apply?
- Stage: Pre-seed or seed stage
- Sectors: Health, Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, Robotics, Communications-IT, Emerging Media, and intersections between them
- Committment: Teams of up to 5 members ready to commit 2 days per week in the Future Labs office.

Applications Deadline: February 13, 2025 (by 5 PM EST)
Learn more and apply here: https://cbykxf3v.paperform.co/?es_id=4c586de2f9

#CatalystNYC #FutureLabs #Accelerator #Startups #EquityFree

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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency of Azerbaijan and Israel Aerospace Industries Corporation to expand economic, industrial, scientific, and technological cooperation in the field of innovation.

The agreement includes the establishment of a Center of Excellence, development of training programs, and initiatives focused on human capital development to bring advanced practices and innovation to Azerbaijan.

As part of the collaboration, joint events, seminars, forums, and training programs will be organized to facilitate the exchange of expertise and knowledge.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has a long history of groundbreaking innovations in defense, aerospace, and technology. Some of their most famous and impactful innovations include:
- Arrow Missile Defense System
- Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- LORA (Long-Range Artillery Weapon System)
- Space Technologies: IAI is a leader in satellite technologies and has developed small, lightweight satellites for imaging and communication purposes. Their AMOS satellite series has been instrumental in global satellite communications.
- Cybersecurity Solutions: IAI’s ELTA Systems division has developed advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect critical infrastructure and secure communication networks.

Source: IDDA's LinkedIn Post

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Batch 8 Applications Are Open for 500 Global Eurasia!

Source: 500 Global Eurasia Website

Are you a pre-seed or seed-stage startup founder ready to take your startup next level?
Access 500's program designed to help founders tackle challenges and scale.

The program is run in Tbilisi and geographically this can be a good option for the founders based in Armenia.
Learn more and apply here: https://500.co/founders/eurasia/accelerator

Priority Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

Good luck!

#500Global #Eurasia #Startups #Acceleration #Funding #ApplyNow

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🚀 Startup Opportunities with Deadlines in February 2025

Looking for an acceleration or funding opportunity?
Here are some opportunities due in February 2025 - don’t miss your chance!

- Plug and Play’s Accelerator in Uzbekistan: Feb 1

- EPIC Incubation Program: Feb 2

- BANA Angels Pitching Session: Feb 3

- GIST Innovates South Caucasus program: Feb 7

- STAN Pitching Session: Feb 9

- AICA's 24th Pitching Session: Feb 10

- Equity free acceleration program by Catalyst NYC: Feb 13

- Y Combinator Spring 2025 Batch: Feb 11

- Batch 8 of 500 Global Eurasia: Feb 14

- Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator program: Feb 14

- ReaktorX Accelerator program: Feb 16

Apply before the deadlines and make the most of these opportunities!

#Startups #Funding #Accelerators #Pitching #ApplyNow

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🚀 BANA Angels Back Prodmap AI!

Source: BANA Angels LinkedIn Post

BANA Angels invested in Prodmap.ai, an AI-powered platform that automates the entire product development cycle, transforming ideas into market-ready products with speed and precision. From AI-driven roadmap planning to real-time execution insights, Prodmap.ai helps teams prioritize smarter, execute faster, and build better.

🎉 Congrats to Prodmap.ai and BANA Angels on this exciting milestone!

#BANAAngels #Investment #ProdmapAI #SuccessStory

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🚀 Early-Stage Startups: Pitch to STAN on February 21!

STAN is accepting applications for its 22nd pitching session on February 21, 2025—a chance for early-stage startups to secure funding and join a growing network of investors and experts.

🔹 Deadline to apply: February 9, 2025
👉 Apply here:

Who should apply?

Pre-seed & seed-stage startups with an MVP and early traction
Deep-tech startups with high-risk, high-reward potential
Female-led startups from idea to concept stage

🔎 Source: STAN's LinkedIn post

#STAN #pitchingsession #startupfunding

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🚀 BANA Angels Back Prodmap AI! Source: BANA Angels LinkedIn Post BANA Angels invested in Prodmap.ai, an AI-powered platform that automates the entire product development cycle, transforming ideas into market-ready products with speed and precision. From…
🚀Prodmap.ai Secures Another Investment—This Time from Formula VC! 

Fresh off its recent funding from BANA Angels, Prodmap.ai has now raised $200,000 from Formula VC II, and it’s starting to feel like momentum is building fast.

With AI-driven roadmap planning and real-time execution insights, Prodmap.ai is making serious steps in product development. At this pace, we can’t wait to see what’s next!

👏Congratulations to Prodmap.ai and Formula VC on this exciting journey! Source: Formula VC’s LinkedIn post.

#FormulaVC #Investment #ProdmapAI #SuccessStory

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🌱2025 Fellowship for Agri Innovators

Impact Hub Yerevan and ACBA Federation are back with their Fellowship Incubation Program—a one-year journey designed to help you grow your agriculture-focused startup.

What’s in it for you?

Professional individual support
Workshops on essential topics from idea validation to financial management, pitching, etc.
Mentorship
Membership at Impact Hub Yerevan
Daily engagement with a dynamic community of over 350 creative innovators
Access to ACBA Federation’s wide network in the agriculture industry
The top three participants of the semi-pitch will receive the chance to join the reArmenia academy for their Fundraising Program.

💰At the end of the program, the final pitch will determine the top participant who will receive a 1,200,000 AMD award!

Think your idea has what it takes? Apply ⬇️

Deadline: Feb 12, 2025, 11:59 PM.
🔗 More details here.
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Apply here.

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Pitch at the EBAN Congress to Secure Funding!

Source: EBAN Congress Website

EBAN Congress, co-hosted by EBAN, DanBAN, and the InvestEU Portal happening on June 3-5, 2025 will is the place to showcase your startup to a large community of EU angels and early stage investors.

Selected startups receive:
• Complimentary Tickets to the Congress
• Pitching Slot to present to top investors
• Featured Profile on the Congress website for visibility
• Full access to workshops and sessions

Apply Deadline: April 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://ebancongress.com/apply-to-pitch

#EBANCongress #PitchingEvent #StartupFunding #Networking #Investors #ApplyNow

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🚀ASA Pre Acceleration Batch 8 | Demo Day

Armenia Startup Academy is hosting the Pre-Acceleration Program Batch 8 Demo Day on February 18 at Yandex Hall.

10 startups will present their ideas to investors, industry experts, and the startup community. It’s a chance to get a first look at some of Armenia’s most promising early-stage startups, network and engage with key people shaping the ecosystem.

Also, the event will have a networking session and catering to connect and explore potential collaborations.

🤝Supported by GIZ through the Private Sector Development & TVET in Armenia project.

📌 Register here: https://lu.ma/iyew1jwp
📅 Date & Time: February 18, 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Yandex Hall, Moskovyan 35


#ASA #PitchingEvent #DemoDay #Networking

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TCF: A Global Leader in E-Commerce Marketing & Crowdfunding

In 2025, TCF marked a significant milestone in its financial evolution by issuing its inaugural coupon bonds. The total volume of the issue is AMD 400 million. The bonds are intended for free market circulation.

Nominal Value per Bond: 100,000 AMD
Offering Period: January 7, 2025 – April 7, 2025
Placement Agent: Dimension CJSC

TCF stands as one of the world's preeminent international marketing agencies, specializing in innovative technology, e-commerce, and crowdfunding solutions. With a decade of proven expertise, TCF has established itself as the industry leader in orchestrating successful million-dollar crowdfunding campaigns, setting global benchmarks for campaign success rates and revenue generation.

The company maintains strategic operations through offices in:

🇺🇸 USA – Serving North American markets and global technology hubs
🇨🇳 China – Facilitating manufacturing partnerships and Asian market expansion
🇦🇲 Armenia – Housing key development and operational teams

TCF collaborates with:

Crowdfunding Platforms: Deep integration with Kickstarter and Indiegogo
E-commerce: Strategic partnership with Amazon
Marketing Technology: Collaboration with Klaviyo for advanced marketing automation

The company has worked with brands like Keychron, CIGA Design, KaraWater, YASHICA, and Particula, helping them scale globally.

👉 Learn more here.

🔗 The bond prospectus has been registered with the Central Bank of Armenia under Decision No. 1/423 A, dated November 6, 2024. View the full document here: https://bit.ly/TCF-Bonds

📢 This is a partner post in collaboration with TCF.

#TCF #Ecommerce #crowdfundingcompany

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🚀 TUMO Labs GreenTech Incubation Program

More incubation programs are shifting focus toward sustainability, and TUMO Labs is launching its GreenTech Incubation Program. This 12-week program is designed to help entrepreneurs turn their GreenTech ideas into viable startups, providing mentorship and resources throughout the process, from idea validation to securing funding.

Who can apply?

♻️Individuals or teams passionate about green technologies, sustainable fashion or tourism, circularity, resource efficiency, or clean energy.
♻️Whether you have an idea or are ready to brainstorm and validate new concepts, the program will guide you through every step.
♻️Teams will be mixed for the Ideathon event, and new teams will be formed during the Incubation stage.

Deadline to apply: March 3.
🔗 More details here

#Incubationprogram #GreenTech #TumoLabs

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🎉 Plug and Play Expo: First Armenian Startup Batch Showcase

Armenia’s first batch of startups from the Plug and Play International Accelerator will be showcased at an upcoming Expo event. The event will highlight the innovative progress made by these startups and celebrate the achievements within Armenia's growing innovation ecosystem.

The event will bring together government officials, entrepreneurs, investors, and local and international VCs, which is a perfect opportunity for inspiration, collaboration, and networking.

🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025
📌 Register here
📍 Location: Sundukyan Theater, 6 Grigor Lusavorich Street

#PlugandPlay #StartupBatch #InternationalAccelerator

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