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The Big Sales Vol. 3 returns on November 22, international speakers only this year. The Big Sales Vol. 3 is focusing on how AI is changing the sales funnel from data enrichment and outbound outreach to voice agents and customer relationship management. The international speaker lineup includes: • Sean Evers, Vice President at Pipedrive • Martin Anvelt, VP of Partnerships at CloudTalk • Kai Brandt and Martha El Bai, representing Enginy and Surfe • Damian Goral, go-to-market and sales expert from Poland The sessions will explore how companies combine AI tools with human expertise to build sales processes and grow revenue. November 22, 3:00 PM Best Western Plus Congress Hotel Early bird tickets are available. View the program and book your ticket: www.staminasales.net/the-big-sales #PartnerPost #Stamina #Event ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Basel Goes Circular! is accepting applications from circular startups and scaleups worldwide. Source: Synergya The program connects ventures to develop joint proof-of-concept proposals for pharma, medtech and hospitals in the Basel region of Switzerland. Participation is free, with no equity taken. It includes an online Scaling Clinic in December and an award competition in February 2027. The winner receives CHF 15,000 in advisory and coaching support—not cash. Applicants must be registered legal entities with at least two full-time-equivalent staff. Apply by 15 November 2026 at synergya.io/apply, using code 78A7E46A. Find more details here. #CircularEconomy #Startups #Scaleups #Synergya ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Startup growth and scaling: a conversation with Stephane Boghossian Startup Grind Yerevan and STAN will host Stephane Boghossian, former Head of Growth at Lovable, current Head of Growth at HAQQ Legal AI, and a STAN angel investor. The discussion will cover finding repeatable growth channels, turning early traction into revenue, and managing the challenges of scaling, followed by an open Q&A. November 5, 6:30 PM | Yerevan Venue to be announced. Register by October 27 for the $4 early-bird fee. The fee increases to $8 afterward. RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-yerevan-presents-startup-growth-amp-scaling-what-drives-growth-what-breaks-at-scale/ #Event #Meetup #Networking #StartupGrindYerevan ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Formula VC has invested $300K in Kestrel Robotics Kestrel Robotics is developing behavior-oriented control systems for robotic equipment, with a focus on 3D-space physical AI and agile, omnidirectional aerial robots — technology that enables robots to better understand their surroundings, make decisions, and adapt to real-world conditions. The company was also recently accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program, gaining access to computing resources, go-to-market support, and connections across NVIDIA's ecosystem. Congratulations to Kestrel Robotics and Formula VC! #Investment #KestrelRobotics #FormulaVC ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

a16z Speedrun is accepting applications for its next startup residency Speedrun is an early-stage startup program from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). It supports founders building an idea, prototype or early product with investment, customer introductions and hiring support. Its standard investment includes: $500,000 for 10% upfront through a SAFE. Up to $500,000 more in the startup’s next qualifying round of at least $2 million within 18 months. The SR008 residency starts February 1, 2027, and requires in-person participation in San Francisco. Apply by November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time: https://speedrun.a16z.com/apply FAQ: https://speedrun.a16z.com/faq #a16z #Speedrun #ApplyNow ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

WINEOTHON 2026: Wine innovation hackathon open to Armenian teams Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) invites Armenian startups, entrepreneurs, students, and technology professionals aged 18+ to participate on 24–25 October at Gurjaani Tech Park, Georgia. During the 48-hour hackathon, teams will use real winery data and work with expert mentors to develop prototypes. Existing startups can adapt their products to the wine industry. New teams can build solutions from scratch. The working language is English. Ten selected teams will advance to WINECUBATOR for four weeks of online mentorship and two weeks of testing with wineries in Kakheti. Travel and accommodation for selected Armenian participants will be covered with GIZ support. Apply by 17 October 2026: https://apps.mygita.ge/zs/nMCZh7 Sources: • Programme Presentation • GITA: Wine Incubator 2026 #Wineothon2026 #GITA #WineInnovationHackathon ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🌱 Applications open for EPIC Jam 2026  EPIC Jam is back with a special Green Innovation edition! For anyone looking to work on environmental solutions themselves, EPIC Jam’s Green Innovation edition offers a place to start. During the 2-day ideathon at AUA, participants will form teams, tackle environmental challenges, and develop and pitch ideas with expert guidance. No startup idea or previous experience is required and you don’t have to be part of AUA to join. ⏳ Deadline to apply: October 11 📅 October 24–25, 2026 🔗 Apply here: form.typeform.com/to/i7AsFbah #EpicJam #GreenInnovation ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

QLOONG Vol. 7 takes place on October 15 at AI9 Startup Campus, 9 Isahakyan St., Yerevan. Startups will pitch to entrepreneurs, investors and experts and receive direct feedback. Doors open at 19:00 for networking. Pitches start at 20:00, followed by more networking. The event will be held in Armenian. Apply to pitch by October 10: Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuKRGM-JG1COMcSJzs14JI2xAQ9UZtwb52fmHBTATJ7XKomg/viewform To attend: Get tickets: https://eventhub.am/am/standup/event/qloong-vol-7-4c4fb1a7-7aa5-4be4-970c-6e7931f945c0 Use promo code STAN50 for 50% off. #ChristianStartups #Webinar #Event #QLOONG #Event #Networking #Pitching ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🌱 EPIC Jam goes green as Armenia prepares to host COP17 Armenia will host COP17, the UN Biodiversity Conference, this October. For anyone looking to work on environmental solutions, EPIC Jam’s Green Innovation edition offers a place to start. Over a 2-day ideathon at AUA, participants will form teams, tackle environmental challenges, and develop and pitch ideas with expert guidance. No startup idea or previous experience required and you don’t have to be part of AUA to join. ⏳ Deadline to apply: October 11 📅 October 24–25, 2026 🔗 Apply here: form.typeform.com/to/i7AsFbah #EpicJam #GreenInnovation ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🎤 Today at 18:30 at FAST: Startup Grind Yerevan Open Mic Night Join fellow founders for honest stories and practical lessons from building their companies. No slides or pitches—just experiences to learn from and time for questions. Don’t miss the chance to learn from fellow founders. RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-yerevan-presents-startup-grind-yerevan-open-mic-night-real-experiences-behind-startups/

Top 100 Christian Startups: online session for Armenian founders Armenian founders can learn how to apply for the Top 100 Christian Startups award at a free online session on October 7. The Christian Entrepreneurs Organization and DOMINUS Lab are organizing the session. The award is for founders who combine entrepreneurship with Christian values. Dominik Tarolli, Founder and CEO of DOMINUS Lab, will explain: • How to apply and how startups are selected. • Opportunities to connect with international mentors, investors and founders. • What selected startups can receive. • Participants can ask questions directly and assess whether the initiative fits their startup. October 7, 2026 | 17:00–18:00 Yerevan time Online. Free, with advance registration. Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/top-100-christian-startups-2026-tickets-2002502901083 #ChristianStartups #Webinar #Event ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

STAN to hold its next pitching session in Los Angeles on October 14 STAN – Science & Technology Angels Network will host a startup pitching session and networking event in partnership with Triple S Ventures, as part of LA Tech Week. The event takes place on Wednesday, October 14, at CBRE’s Downtown Los Angeles office. An invite-only pitching session will connect selected startups with STAN angels and invited investors for presentations and direct feedback. Open networking for founders, operators and the wider tech community will follow. Founded in Armenia in 2018 by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), STAN is now an independent angel network supporting early-stage technology startups through investment, expertise and international connections. It has chapters in Los Angeles, Paris, New York and Yerevan. October 14 will mark its sixth LA pitching session. Past events also include two gatherings at STATION F in Paris and the New York chapter launch during NY Tech Week on June 2. The LA chapter launched in 2024 in partnership with Triple S Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. It is co-chaired by Avetis Antaplyan and Triple S Ventures Managing Partner Avag Simonyan. How to participate: • Startups: Pre-Seed to Seed teams can apply to pitch by October 6. Priority areas include robotics and autonomy, DefenseTech, DeepTech and AI-native vertical SaaS. • Investors: Request an invitation through Partiful. • Founders, operators and ecosystem builders: RSVP for open networking. #STAN #LA #PitchingSession #TripleSVentures #LATechWeek #Event #Networking ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Partner post Beyond Borders in Yerevan | 29 October 2026, 18:30 Lawitt Buro invites entrepreneurs, investors and private clients to Beyond Borders, a business event focused on international solutions for business, investment and relocation. Topics include business opportunities in Cyprus and the UAE, residency and second citizenship, overseas real estate, international banking and asset protection. The programme includes practical case studies and Q&A sessions. Early Bird: 75,000 AMD until 20 October Standard: 130,000 AMD Register by 20 October to secure the Early Bird rate: https://lawittburo.com/business_event_en #Event #Networking ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Gecko Robotics featured in Jensen Huang’s AI safety announcement Source: Jensen Huang Gecko Robotics, co-founded by Jake Loosararian, appears among the companies showcased in NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s post introducing the NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform. AI agents increasingly take actions, access systems and perform tasks. They need enforceable limits and monitoring. NVIDIA’s platform combines OpenShell, which controls what agents can do, with Sentry, a hardware-based security layer designed to detect and contain suspicious activity. Read NVIDIA’s announcement: https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-open-agent-safety-platform-a-reference-for-continuous-in-silicon-agent-monitoring ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Apply to pitch at the Global Startup Showcase 2026 Source: 2080 Ventures 2080 Ventures is accepting applications for its online showcase on October 28. Ten startups will be selected to pitch to investors and industry experts. Applications are open to Seed to Series A startups from any country and sector, including Armenia. Founders should have a product, traction and plans to enter new markets. • Application deadline: October 1, 2026. • Format: Three-minute pitch, followed by three minutes of questions. • Location: Zoom. Registration is free. Time: 20:00 Yerevan time. 2080 Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2022. It invests in early-stage companies and runs startup programs with governments, companies and universities. Its current work includes Georgia’s GITA accelerator with Founder Institute and Startup Büro. Other recent programs include the Jordan x 2080 Accelerator and Cambodia Startup Launchpad. Apply to pitch by October 1. Event details: https://www.2080.ventures/global-startup-showcase-2026 #2080Ventures #StartupShowcase ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Ayg and the foundations of a robotics industry in Armenia Source: Infocom CyberFusion has introduced Ayg, a four-legged robot for developers, universities and laboratories. The company reports 3.5 years of development, with most mechanical, electronic and software systems designed internally. First pilot deployments are planned for late 2026, followed by production. Announcement For Armenia, the potential value lies in the engineering experience this creates. Designing, assembling and testing robots builds knowledge that can support future products. A shared platform could also let laboratories focus on research without first building their own hardware. Global competition in robotics is intensifying. Governments across Asia, Europe and the US are funding robotics research, while private companies such as Hyundai and Boston Dynamics are investing in development and production. Here are some exemplar projects: • Open research: Solo, developed by researchers in Germany, France and the US, publishes hardware designs and software. Other laboratories can reproduce and modify the robot. • Commercial research platforms: China’s Unitree Go2 includes an EDU version with development support. For universities, programming access, purchase costs and maintenance all shape the choice of platform. • Regional development: Turkey’s AKINROBOTICS has developed the ARAT quadruped for research and field applications. Its published specifications list a 27 kg robot with a maximum 9 kg payload—useful reference points when comparing robots intended for different tasks. • Industrial applications: Switzerland’s ANYmal combines autonomous movement with visual, thermal and acoustic inspection equipment. Here, the product includes the tools needed to perform a specific job. Armenia ranked 59th among 139 economies in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2025. To keep up with competition in this rating calls for sustained investment in research, engineering education and turning prototypes into working products. Congratulations to the CyberFusion team on Ayg and thank you for taking this initiative. We hope it brings together more partners from industry, universities, government and the diaspora, helping turn the team’s vision into practical results sooner. ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

A few extra days to apply for EPIC’s STRIVE STRIVE is a 10-week program for people who want to explore entrepreneurship before they have a startup idea. Participants will practice spotting opportunities, testing ideas, and approaching problems like entrepreneurs. Who can apply? 🟢 Individuals, not teams, including people outside the AUA community 🟢 People with or without a startup idea or prior work experience 🟢 Those able to attend weekly in-person sessions at AUA (7–9 pm) 🟢 Applicants with intermediate English or above No startup required. Just curiosity, initiative, and the willingness to learn by doing. 📅 The regular deadline is today, September 28. However, applications will remain open until October 1 under the extended deadline. 🔗 Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/RAzYLqb0 ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Hult Prize Armenia is holding an online information session for university students on September 24 at 8:00 PM Armenia time. Hult Prize is a student startup competition. Teams of 2–4 students can enter with an idea or an existing startup. Their business must address at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. Teams that advance through the competition may receive mentoring and reach the Global Accelerator in the UK. The winning team can receive $1 million in seed funding. The session will cover eligibility, team formation, applications, and the competition process. You do not need a finished startup to attend. Register for the online session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCQ8sTP5NM0-QfYvIGTxJECju-QBMeyYOjR6wca5npt2K8hw/viewform Sources: Hult Prize eligibility and competition process Hult Prize competition stages #HultPrize #StartupCompetition ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Startup lessons founders rarely share Source: Startup Grind Yerevan Startup Grind Yerevan is holding its first Open Mic Night on September 29 at 18:30. This is not a pitch event. There will be no slides, startup promotion, sales pitches, or investor pitches. Founders will share real lessons from building their companies. Topics may include finding the first customers, testing product-market fit, choosing investors, hiring mistakes, and deciding when to pivot. Each speaker will have five minutes to share one focused lesson, followed by five minutes with the audience. Want to share your story? Apply to speak by September 26: https://forms.gle/VCB2eNdbZSXaGvdD9 Want to attend? RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-yerevan-presents-startup-grind-yerevan-open-mic-night-real-experiences-behind-startups/ #StartupGrindYerevan #OpenMic #Lessons #Event #Networking ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Y Combinator opens applications for Winter 2027 Source: Y Combinator The batch will run in person in San Francisco from January to March 2027. Y Combinator (YC) is a startup accelerator that provides early-stage companies with funding, advice from experienced founders, and introductions to investors. Its alumni include Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, and DoorDash. YC invests $500,000 in each accepted company in exchange for 7% ownership plus additional equity determined through future financing. Application deadline: November 2, 2026, at 8pm Pacific Time. Applicants who submit by the deadline will receive a decision by December 11. Late applications are considered, but response times are not guaranteed. Applications for future Spring, Summer, and Fall batches are also available through Early Decision. Armenian founders are also part of YC’s alumni community. Here are some examples: • Sona and Mariam Sulakian — Pincites: AI software for reviewing and negotiating contracts. Filevine announced its acquisition in January 2026. • Davit Buniatyan — Activeloop: Builds Deep Lake, a database for AI data. Raised an $11 million Series A in 2024. • Levon Brutyan — Collectly: Develops patient billing and payment software for healthcare providers. Raised a $29 million Series A led by Sapphire Ventures. • Ari Baranian — Pirros: Helps architects and engineers find and reuse design details. The company reports adoption by more than 300 firms and says it raised approximately $17 million in Series A funding in 2025. • Raffi Sarkissian — Lago: Builds open-source billing software. Announced $22 million in funding in 2024 and lists Mistral AI and Synthesia among its customers. More than 10 other Armenian founders are also part of YC’s alumni community. 🇦🇲 Apply to YC - be the next Armenian founder selected for YC! #YC #Apply ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups