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How can AI and big data help us better understand cities? Tomorrow at 19:00, TUMO labs is hosting Gevorg Yeghikyan co-founder and CSO of PerigonAI. Gevorg is an urban scientist with a remarkable track record, from advising Italy's COVID-19 shutdown policies to helping predict consumer demand for companies like Starbucks and Honda. His session, "Cities and Business in the Age of AI," will explore how artificial intelligence can help us learn from the historical data of cities around the world, uncover patterns and opportunities, and apply those insights to improve our own cities. Date & Time: June 11 at 7pm Venue: TUMO Labs, Halabyan 2A - Google Map Link Find more details and RSVP: https://luma.com/si0d4hnx #TUMOLabs #Event #Workshop ————————————————— 🔥 Join 3N to stay updated on startup opportunities!

Startup Grind Yerevan’s Speed Networking Vol. 4 is happening on June 24! Source: Startup Grind Yerevan A fast-paced networking event bringing together founders, investors, mentors, and ecosystem builders for a series of curated 1:1 conversations. Date & Time: June 24 at 6:30 pm Venue: AI9 Startup Campus, 9 Isahakyan, Yerevan Why attend: • Meet potential co-founders, investors, mentors, and partners • Get feedback on your startup or ideas • Expand your network beyond the usual circles • Discover unexpected opportunities and collaborations The organizers will use your registration profile to help match you with relevant participants. Spots are limited. Reserve your place and complete the matching form. 💥 RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-yerevan-presents-startup-grind-speed-networking-find-your-perfect-startup-match-1/ #StartupGrindYerevan #SpeedDating #Event #Networking –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news

🎟 Registration is now open! Skill Up or Step Aside? — Honest Talk on AI’s Impact on BA and QA Careers ArmSTQB and IIBA Armenia, with Ameriabank as the Fintech Partner, bring the QA and BA communities together for one honest conversation about where our careers are heading in the AI era. What's inside: 🔹 Panel discussion — When Communities Connect: A BA and QA Conversation 🔹 Talk by Yervand Malkhasyan — From Idea to MVP 🔹 Networking in the backyard, with beer & a special Prompt wine tasting 🍷 🗓️ June 12, 2026 · 🕡 18:30–22:30 📍 Address: Impact Hub building, Tigran Mets 80/1, Yerevan Seats are limited 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dZRfCx ❗ Please note: This is an in-person event and will be conducted in Armenian. Participation is available only on-site. #BA #QA #SoftwareTesting #BusinessAnalysis #ArmSTQB #IIBA #Ameriabank

An honest conversation on how AI is reshaping BA and QA careers. Organized by ArmSTQB and IIBA Armenia, the event brings together the QA and BA communities to discuss the future of work in the age of AI. Program highlights: • Panel discussion: When Communities Connect: A BA and QA Conversation • Talk: From Idea to MVP • Networking with beer and a special Prompt wine tasting Date & Time: June 12, 2026 | 18:30–22:30 Venue: Impact Hub, Tigran Mets 80/1, Yerevan Seats are limited. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4dZRfCx #Event #Networking #BA #QA #ArmSTQB #IIBAArmenia –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news

3 Armenian startups are heading to the EU4Innovation East Pitch Contest at VivaTech 2026 in Paris 🇫🇷 On June 19, during VivaTech 2026 in Paris, three Armenian startups - Denovo Sciences, MedPair and TACTUN - will take the stage at the EU4Innovation East Pitch Contest. This is a pitching session organized by the EU4Innovation East. The Armenian startups will pitch alongside six startups from Moldova 🇲🇩 and Ukraine 🇺🇦. The pitch contest reflects the growing opportunities of the Eastern Partnership startup ecosystems, increasingly recognized among Europe’s fastest-evolving innovation hubs, with Armenia continuing to strengthen its position in AI and deep-tech innovation. 📍 EU4Innovation East Pitch Contest 🗓 June 19, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30 📌 VivaTech, Paris The EU4Innovation East project is funded by the European Union, co-funded by the French Government, and implemented by Expertise France. #VivaTech #EU4InnovationEast ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🚀 What Is Armenia's Next Generation of Startups Building? Nine early-stage startups will pitch their ventures at EPIC Demo Day on June 10, following months of customer discovery, mentorship, and product development through the EPIC Incubation Program. This year's cohort is tackling a wide range of challenges, from mental healthcare accessibility and AI-powered education to medical diagnostics, children's content, social connection, and sales technology. The lineup includes Minder, Figurings, Mooflon, HemAI Dynamics, Dzenov, Artiflect, Karda!, Ancanot, and ReSell. Beyond the pitches, Demo Day offers founders, investors, students, and ecosystem members an opportunity to discover emerging startups, meet the teams behind them, and get an early look at ideas that could become the next generation of Armenian companies. 📅 June 10, 6:00 PM 📍 Manoogian Hall, American University of Armenia 🔗 Details here #EPICDemo #IncubationProgram ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🌍 How Do Armenian Startups Get Covered by International Media? TAP - The Armenia Project is organizing a practical workshop in Yerevan for founders, marketers, and communications professionals looking to better position Armenian tech stories for international media. The session will be led by Erin Mahoney, Director of Client Services at a U.S.-based global communications firm. Throughout her career, she has helped place stories in outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Participants will learn how international journalists evaluate stories, what makes editors say yes, common mistakes that kill a pitch, and practical approaches for getting startup stories in front of global media. ​ Space is limited. Registration is required. Reserve your spot by June 7. ​Date: June 9, Tuesday Time: 5 PM - 7 PM Location: Picsart (16 Halabyan Street) More details: https://luma.com/8169k4qp #PRinTech #TechStories #TAP ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🇦🇲🌍 STAN Launches New York Chapter During NY Tech Week Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) is officially launching its New York Chapter during NY Tech Week, marking another milestone in the organization's international expansion. The move follows the opening of STAN's Paris Chapter earlier this year and comes alongside a strategic gathering at Station F in Paris during VivaTech. With active chapters now spanning Los Angeles, Paris, and New York, STAN continues building bridges between Armenia's startup ecosystem and some of the world's leading innovation and investment hubs. STAN also recently announced an investment in Captain (YC W26), an AI startup building a search engine for AI agents, alongside investors including Y Combinator, Handshake Ventures, Edison Capital, and a16z Scout. Another sign that Armenia's startup ecosystem is building stronger ties with global venture and innovation networks. 🚀 #STANNewYork #InvestmentNews #STAN ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

📢 Armenian Institute of Directors is hosting a C-level workshop on Family Business Transformation: From Founder-Led to Future-Ready. The workshop will explore: • governance & founder transition in family businesses • succession planning & managing family tensions • professionalizing businesses without losing family control Program Content: • Case Interview: A Family Business in Transition • Parallel roundtables: — Navigating Succession and Managing Family Tensions — Professionalizing Without Losing Family Control • Cross-report summary & closing discussion Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Yerevan Date & Time: May 27, 09:30 Registration is FREE for guests signing up between May 19–21. After the fee is 50K AMD for non-members of Armenian Institute of Directors. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7vOETsd8MwMnH1FsH4Eu00-2-2W8IPqbD3z2w5NvTu6GwQQ/viewform #AIOD #Workshop #Event #Networking –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news

🤖 Google Startup School: Agentic AI Source: Google Cloud Join a global training program on building production-ready AI agents. The program focuses on moving beyond “AI chatbots” → toward real autonomous workflows and multimodal AI products. Topics include: • Realtime Voice AI with Gemini Live API • Multimodal RAG & Gemini Embeddings 2 • Vision agents & AI data extraction • AI agent architecture & deployment on Google Cloud Who should attend: • founders & product leaders • AI startup teams • developers & data engineers 📅 June 9–18, 2026 🌍 Global live sessions (EMEA/APAC + AMER/EMEA options) 🎥 Sessions also available on-demand after livestreams Good opportunity for teams building practical AI products and agentic workflows. Register here: https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/startup-school-ai-q2-2026# #Google #StartupSchool #AgenticAI #GoogleForStartups –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news

And here is the Armenia-related section from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 report (for easier reading).

📊 Armenia ranked #55 globally in the StartupBlink 2026 report. Armenia's global position slipped one position compared to the previous year's report but, the ecosystem itself still grew at a healthy pace (+16.2%), which is above Europe’s average growth (+7.3%) and above many mature ecosystems in Western Europe. Among former Soviet republics, Armenia ranks 6th following Baltics, Russia and Ukraine: 🇪🇪 Estonia #12 🇱🇹 Lithuania #22 🇷🇺 Russia #42 🇺🇦 Ukraine #43 🇱🇻 Latvia #48 🇦🇲 Armenia #55 🇬🇪 Georgia #66 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan #71 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan #79 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan #81 🇲🇩 Moldova #82 🇧🇾 Belarus #95 Some observations: • Armenia remains one of the strongest startup ecosystems in the region on a per-capita basis • The ecosystem still grew strongly (+16.2%) — above much of Europe • Armenia continues outperforming larger regional economies like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Armenia grew “only” +16.2%. This indicates Armenia may be entering a more mature phase while regional competitors are entering earlier acceleration cycles. But there are also important signals: • Georgia (+78%), Moldova (+91.9%), and Uzbekistan (+227%) are accelerating very fast • The regional startup landscape is becoming significantly more competitive • Armenia still lacks enough global scaled breakout companies, deeper capital pools, and stronger international visibility The challenge now is moving from a respected emerging ecosystem to producing globally dominant companies. Read the full report here: https://www.startupblink.com/startupecosystemreport Enterprise Armenia and Science & Technology Angel Network (STAN) supported the development of the Armenia section of this year’s report. Note: • Armenia’s current positioning likely does not yet reflect the impact of the multi-billion-dollar Firebird AI initiative • Much of Firebird AI’s ecosystem impact started materializing during 2026, while this report mainly reflects 2025 data #Armenia #StartupEcosystem #StartupBlink –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news

🚀 Applications are open for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 Source: TechCruch One of the world’s most recognized startup competitions — alumni include Dropbox, Cloudflare, Discord, Trello and others. Who should apply: • Early-stage startups (mostly pre-Series A) • Global founders across industries • Companies with a working MVP and strong founder story What selected startups get: • Showcase at TechCrunch Disrupt • Investor & media exposure • Pitch training & VC masterclasses • Access to TechCrunch alumni network • Chance to win a $100K equity-free prize Application deadline: May 27, 2026 Apply: https://techcrunch.com/startup-battlefield/ #TechCrunchStartupBattlefield #Apply #Fundraising ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

📢 Startup Grind Yerevan is hosting an intimate evening with Vazgen Hakobjanyan on building companies, culture, systems — and yourself. Not a typical “startup success story,” but a candid conversation about: • pivots, uncertainty & resilience • burnout & self-discovery • leadership & organizational culture • the untold history of Armenia’s startup ecosystem Good fit for founders, builders, students, and anyone navigating uncertainty while trying to create meaningful work. Date & Time: May 20, 18:30 Venue: Ground Zero Specialty Coffee, 1 Martiros Saryan Street, Yerevan RSVP: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-yerevan-presents-building-companies-building-yourself-11-lessons-learned-the-hard-way/ #StartupGrindYerevan #Event #Networking ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

📢 Applications are open for the WISE Prize for Education 2026–2027 Source: Wise Qatar What stands out: • $100K–125K MVP development funding for each finalist • Additional $1M prize pool for top winners • 12 months of mentorship & product support • Access to a 60K+ global education network The focus is on practical, scalable solutions improving learning and life outcomes — especially around: • AI in education • Foundational skills • Underserved learners • Wellbeing • Language & culture-driven education Armenian TUMO Center for Creative Technologies won 1st place in the previous cycle. 👏 Strong fit for edtech founders, NGOs, education programs, and mission-driven teams working on scalable education solutions. 📅 Deadline: June 27, 2026 Apply and learn more: https://www.wise-qatar.org/app/uploads/2026/05/wise_prize_for_education_2026_2027-final.html #Funding #Grant #Education #EduTech ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

📢 Fundraising readiness and what investors look for in early-stage startups. Hosted by EPIC - Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center the session will cover Science and Technology Angels Network (STAN) perspectives on: • what investors evaluate in startups • common fundraising mistakes • how founders can better prepare for raising capital When: May 18 at 6:30 PM Venue: Akian Art Gallery, American University of Armenia Whether you are actively building a startup or simply interested in entrepreneurship and venture investment, this talk will offer valuable insights into the fundraising process. The event is open to the public. #AUA #EPIC #Networking #Event ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

📢 Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator Europe & Israel Source: Google A 3-month equity-free hybrid accelerator for AI startups working on: • energy transition • grid modernization • demand flexibility • energy affordability & optimization Who can apply: • Pre-Seed → Post-Series A startups • HQ in Europe or Israel • AI/ML-driven products with traction • Teams committed to active participation (esp. CTO/technical leads) What selected startups get: • Mentorship from Google & industry experts • Technical support on AI/ML challenges • Access to Google AI products, TPUs & cloud credits • Workshops on product, GTM, growth & leadership 📅 Deadline: June 12, 2026 Learn more and apply: https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/europe-israel/ #Accelerator #AIStartups #Google #Europe #Israel ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🚀 Armenian startup Wirestock raised a $23M Series A after a major pivot into AI data infrastructure Photo & News Source: Techcrunch Originally known as a platform helping photographers monetize content on stock marketplaces, Wirestock repositioned itself into a supplier of multimodal datasets for leading AI labs. Some impressive stats: • 700K+ creators on the platform • Supplying data to 6 major foundation model companies • ~$40M annual run-rate revenue • $15M already paid to contributors Congrats to Wirestock team on this milestone 👏 #Wirestock #Investment #SuccessStory ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

SECO Startup Fund (SSF) — non-dilutive funding for Swiss-connected startups operating in Armenia. Source: Swiss Embassy in Armenia The fund provides CHF 300K–1M (~$360K–1.2M USD) debt financing with flexible 2–5 year terms and no equity dilution. Who it fits: • Post-revenue companies • Armenian companies with a meaningful Swiss connection (investors, partners, supply chain, or market) • Startups creating measurable impact in emerging markets Interesting option for founders looking for growth capital without giving up equity. 👉 Check eligibility & apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/hmowz8ZuMKus #DebtFunding #SSF ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

Global Design Thinking program lands in Armenia Impact Week Armenia 2026, an international innovation program, will take place in Yerevan for the first time. At its core is design thinking, a widely used framework for solving real-world problems, now being brought to Armenia in collaboration with Yerevan State University and TUMO Labs. Participants can choose between two tracks: ✅4-day Design Thinking bootcamp (June 24–27) ✅Design Thinking Coach Certification The program focuses on practical innovation and problem-solving skills, while connecting Armenia to a global network of experts. Scholarships available for: 🔸HackNation Global AI Hackathon local winners 🔸Armenian Code Academy (SAP program) graduates 🔸Plug and Play Armenia participants 👉Check out all the details here. ⏳Limited spots. Applications closing soon. #ImpactWeek2026 #DesignThinking ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!