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Webinar: Enterprise AI Infrastructure – Governance, Control & Cost eqwefy is organizing a webinar featuring Garen Azizian, CEO & Co-Founder of Behest AI, to discuss one of the key challenges facing enterprises today: building AI systems that are scalable, governed, and cost-efficient. Topics include: • AI governance: visibility, control, and traceability • AI FinOps: managing the economics of enterprise AI • Enterprise AI adoption: from experimentation to production 📍Investor discussion: the opportunity behind Behest AI Tomorrow - August 27 at 6pm Yerevan time RSVP here: https://luma.com/brzo0xbh The webinar link will be sent after registration. #AIInfra #eqwefy #Event #Webinar ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Hapenning TODAY⚡ Stop playing with chatbots. Start building digital employees. Building an AI Team for Your Business Most of corporate AI pilots fail because companies just buy ChatGPT subscriptions and hope for the best. If you want real operational leverage, you you need autonomous AI agents. Join this free practical session at TUMO Labs led by Albert Poghosyan for an intensive, 2-hour executive briefing on: Live Execution: Build a fully functional Competitor Intelligence Agent with no-code visual platforms. Real Automation: Learn how to shift from basic bots to autonomous agents Deployment Blueprint: Learn the frameworks you need to safely deploy this in your own company. Event Details: • Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM • Location: TUMO Labs (Halabyan 2A, Yerevan) ​The session will be held in English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Space is limited. RSVP here: https://luma.com/7jzp7ve4 #TUMOLabs #Event ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

A new community around the Julia programming language is launching in Yerevan Tomorrow, August 27, Julia Yerevan will hold its first meetup at 19:00 at AUA to introduce Julia. If Julia has only been a name to you so far, tomorrow’s meetup might change that. It is a high-performance language used in scientific computing, data science, and machine learning. The session will be led by Delbar Faghih, a mathematical modeler working with Python and Julia and a research alum of KU Leuven and VITO Belgium. the session will explore what makes Julia fast, how it approaches the “two-language problem,” and how it compares with Python and R through benchmarks, practical code examples, and an interactive discussion. A very data-science way to spend the last Thursday evening of summer. 📅 August 27, 19:00 📍 AUA, PAB, Room 308E 🔗 Registration is required #JuliaYerevan #Julia #DataScience #Yerevan ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🧬 A huge milestone for cancer treatment Sources: Moderna, Press-Release, Marketwatch Moderna and Merck have announced the first-ever successful Phase 3 trial of a personalized mRNA cancer therapy. The treatment is designed individually for each patient. After a melanoma tumor is removed, scientists sequence its DNA, identify the unique mutations of that person's cancer, and create a custom mRNA therapy that trains the immune system to recognize and destroy any remaining cancer cells. The trial showed that, the personalized therapy significantly: • Reduced the risk of cancer returning. • Reduced the risk of the cancer spreading to distant organs Investors immediately recognized the significance of the breakthrough. Moderna's stock surged by 177%. Moderna is co-founded Noubar Afeyan. It was created at Flagship Pioneering venture builder, growing from a scientific idea into one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. #Moderna #Breakthrough ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Founders: Is your startup legally ready to scale? Source: Startup Grind Yerevan Join “Building AI Companies That Scale: From Yerevan to New York” workshop with Yelena Ambartsumian, founding attorney of AMBART LAW. Yelena will unpack the foundational mistakes that can quietly kill customer and investment deals and the practical steps early-stage teams can take to become enterprise-ready. This session is relevant to all founders, especially encouraging women founders to join. The session will also feature a live Founder Clinic. Participating startups can submit a real challenge in advance, and Yelena will offer practical guidance. 📅 Aug 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm 📍 PMI Science Armenia: https://maps.app.goo.gl/E6wFfM6uRr5wfNq89 🔗 RSVP: https://www.startupgrind.com/e/m6wdt9/ To submit a question for the Founder Clinic: send it to startupgrindyerevan@gmail.com by August 26. #StartupGrindYerevan #Event #Networking ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🔐 Interested in building a cybersecurity startup? Source: TUMO Labs TUMO Labs is accepting applications for its 12-week CyberTech Incubation Program. Who should apply: • Individuals or teams interested in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship • People with experience in programming, cybersecurity, product, or business • Applicants with or without a startup idea What participants get: • A 48-hour Ideathon to develop and validate ideas • A 12-week incubation program with expert mentorship • Support with business model design, team formation, product validation, and pitching • Guidance toward future acceleration programs Key dates: • Application deadline: September 17 • Ideathon: September 26–27 • Incubation: October 5 – December 24 👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg7CJ-YLubNvmHYryEePtLTCf1JwXdnt1zqcEVwwh5mwdlZg/viewform?usp=publish-editor #Cybersecurity #Startups #Incubator #TumoLabs ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Goharik Hovhannisyan, through conversations with startup founders, traces how Armenian startups have begun to broaden their market horizons and embrace diversification rather than remain insulated within a single market. Read the article published in the Armenian Weekly here: https://armenianweekly.com/2026/08/12/armenian-startups-broaden-their-market-horizons/ Photo Credit: Armenian Weekly, DigiTec ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🚀 Applications are open for the 30th Pitching Session of the Angel Investor Club of Armenia (AICA). Source: AICA AICA is looking for Armenian founders and co-founders building scalable startups with global ambition and strong teams. Why apply? • Pitch to a global network of angel investors from Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, Japan, and beyond • Receive investor feedback and build valuable connections • Present your startup at AICA's 30th Pitching Session in Armenia this September Application deadline: August 24, 2026 👉 Apply: https://form.typeform.com/to/SgRPwbAN #Startups #Angels #AngelInvesting #AICA ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

The Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA) is inviting technology companies, LCNC experts, and industry professionals to help shape Armenia's future digital government infrastructure. The initiative aims to build a reusable Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) ecosystem for public digital services. ISAA is seeking market feedback on core reusable components, including: • API integration • Case & application management • Document management • User & access administration • Notifications and more Timeline: • Introductory discussion: August 14 (12:00–13:00) • Registration deadline: August 13 • Market sounding questionnaire deadline: August 21 A good opportunity for companies working in GovTech, enterprise software, system integration, and low-code/no-code platforms to contribute to the future of Armenia's digital public services. 👉 Register and learn more: https://isaa.am/en/articles/նորություններ/շուկայի-նախնական-ուսումնասիրություն #ISAA #GovTech #LCNC #MarketSounding ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Only a restricted group of countries can host the latest US-controlled accelerators. Armenia has obtained authorization not only for Blackwell systems but also for Firebird’s planned deployment of the next-generation Rubin platform. In a world where computing power is becoming a controlled strategic resource, that access strengthens Armenia’s technological relationship with the United States and embeds the country in supply chains involving NVIDIA, Dell, Schneider Electric and Vertiv. The second gain is execution credibility. The first phase moved from construction to launch readiness in a little over six months. A small, landlocked country has shown that it can host dense, internationally connected AI infrastructure and satisfy the security and export-control requirements surrounding advanced chips. Third, Armenia now has domestic access to computing capacity that previously had to be rented abroad. The Armenian government signed a five-year, $25 million agreement to acquire Firebird resources for startups, researchers, educational institutions and public bodies. If allocated competitively and transparently, this could be more important for Armenia’s innovation ecosystem than the physical presence of the data center itself. Local compute can reduce procurement friction, support work involving sensitive data and allow universities and startups to run experiments they otherwise could not afford. Firebird Labs’ announced education and venture-building programs could deepen this effect—but only if they produce research, companies and skilled teams rather than short-term access credits. Fourth, the project has already mobilized Armenian finance. Six institutions provided a $300 million syndicated loan for the first phase. The syndicate includes four banks and two pension-asset managers. Amundi-ACBA separately disclosed a $20 million investment from pension assets. This was made possible by amendments allowing Armenian pension funds to make direct investments of this kind. Pension funds are supposed to seek long-term returns, and infrastructure can be an appropriate asset. But it raises the standard of disclosure: citizens should be able to understand the amount invested, the instrument used, expected return, collateral, concentration risk, fees and downside protection. Finally, Firebird reports that it paid AMD 823 million—about $2.2 million—in Armenian taxes during the first half of 2026. This is an observable contribution, although it is too early to indicate the project’s steady-state fiscal impact. What the headline investment does not tell us The projected $5 billion is often presented as though it will enter Armenia’s economy in the same way as $5 billion spent on salaries, roads or locally produced equipment. It will not. The majority of a GPU cluster’s capital cost goes to imported accelerators, servers, networking, power equipment and cooling systems. That investment creates a valuable asset in Armenia, but a large portion of the money flows immediately to foreign suppliers. It should not be equated with a $5 billion increase in Armenian household income, government revenue or GDP. The more useful questions are how much value remains in Armenia and who receives it. Relevant channels include wages, corporate taxes, electricity sales, construction and maintenance contracts, telecommunications revenue, local research activity and the creation of Armenian-owned products using the infrastructure. Data centers are capital-intensive rather than labor-intensive. Firebird expects about 100 specialists in the first phase and more than 300 after full expansion. These can be highly paid positions, but 300 jobs cannot by themselves materially transform national employment or household living standards. The project’s larger economic case must therefore rest on indirect effects: attracting international clients developing specialized engineering capabilities creating new startups, financing research and making Armenia a base for higher-value AI activity. None of those outcomes is guaranteed by installing GPUs.

BANA Angels has invested in BlueQubit. Source: BANA Angels BlueQubit is building a platform that makes quantum computing more accessible for developers, researchers, and businesses by enabling them to build, test, and run quantum applications. The investment was made through The Syndicate by BANA, supporting founders developing breakthrough technologies with real-world applications. Congratulations to BANA and BlueQubit on this milestone! #Investment #BANA #Angels ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🇦🇲 Two of Armenia's biggest tech figures honored with the Order for Services to the Fatherland Hovhannes Avoyan, founder of Armenia's first unicorn, Picsart, and Sam Simonian, founder of TUMO and President of AGBU, were recognized for their long-standing contributions to education, science, culture, economic development and the future of Armenia. Their journeys look nothing alike, but the mark they've left does. One built a technology company that carried Armenian innovation onto the global stage. The other changed how an entire generation of young Armenians learns to create — TUMO, an idea now borrowed by cities far beyond Armenia. Both have shown that serving your country doesn't always happen through public office. Sometimes it happens by building companies, creating opportunities, investing in education and helping the next generation dream bigger. Congratulations to Hovhannes Avoyan and Sam Simonian on this well-deserved recognition. #Innovation ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Applications for the Yandex Armenia Startup Accelerator close on August 10. Source: Yandex Armenia An opportunity for students, researchers, and early-stage founders building technology-driven products. What selected teams get: • Mentorship from Yandex experts • Guidance from international accelerator trackers • Access to Yandex Cloud resources • Coworking space in the heart of Yerevan • A structured 3-month journey from hypothesis or prototype to a launch-ready product Who should apply: • Teams of 2+ people • Age 18+ • Working on a tech project with a prototype or validated hypothesis • Ready to dedicate 10–15 hours per week 📍 Apply by August 10 (end of day): https://yandex.com.am/accelerator/en #YandexArmenia #Accelerator #Startups #ApplyNow ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🇦🇲 Armenia's Ministry of High-Tech Industry has a New Minister President Vahagn Khachaturyan has appointed David Tadevosyan as Armenia's new Minister of High-Tech Industry. Tadevosyan brings more than a decade of experience in engineering, operations, and large-scale industrial projects. He holds an engineering degree from the NPUA and a master's degree in Engineering and Management from MIT. Before joining the ministry, he served as Director at Afeyan Initiatives for Armenia. His previous roles also include VP of Operations at Armenian AI company SuperAnnotate, Technical Director at the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and senior leadership positions at Vallex Mining. Thank you to Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and the previous leadership for their contribution to Armenia's high-tech sector. Wishing David Tadevosyan every success as he takes on this new role, we're looking forward to seeing what comes next. #NewHTIMinister ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🚀 Applications are open for Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator – Batch 23 One of the world's leading university-backed accelerators, SkyDeck invests in early-stage startups from around the globe across all industries. Who should apply: • Early-stage startups in any sector • Founders from anywhere in the world (around two-thirds of past cohorts were international) Armenian-founded alumni include Krisp (Series A), SuperAnnotate (Series B), among others. What selected startups receive: • $210K investment • 6-month acceleration program • Access to 900+ advisors, workshops, and industry experts • $750K+ in partner perks (legal, financial, and tech resources) • Business development support and introductions through Berkeley's global network • Opportunity to pitch to 900+ investors at Demo Day Application deadline: August 21, 2026 👉 Apply: https://www.f6s.com/skydeck-batch-23/apply #Startups #Accelerator #Berkeley #SkyDeck #Funding ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

Building a startup in Eurasia? This is your moment. Batch 11 of the 500 Global Accelerator is now open. If you've got early traction and a working MVP, this is the fastest way to go from "promising startup" to "funded and scaling." In just 12 weeks, you'll get: • Up to $100K in investment • The Silicon Valley playbook - the same frameworks that built 500 Global's global portfolio, spanning unicorns like Canva, Preply, and Pipedrive 500 Eurasia has backed founders across Armenia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ukraine, and beyond, and Batch 11 is your chance to join them. ⏳ Priority deadline: August 2 👉 https://be.500.co/4x3vecF #500Global #500Eurasia #AccelerationProgram #Funding ——— Join 3N - https://t.me/threenstartups

🚀 Armenian startup SoundGate on Product Hunt. One of our local startups is currently sitting at #2 on Product Hunt right now, and they are in a tight race for the top spot. Let's show up as a community and give them the final push they need to claim #1 globally! What they built: The app is called SoundGate, and it's an incredibly cool AI Music Tutor that actually listens to you play guitar. It uses your device's mic with zero lag to hear every note you play, giving you instant feedback on an interactive fretboard. It also features a built-in AI coach that analyzes your playing, answers specific questions, and builds custom practice routines. Best of all, it's a beautifully designed, native Apple app (iPhone, iPad, Mac) and is currently 100% free. 👏 Let’s rally behind them. Check out their launch and upvote here. #ProductHunt #SoundGate #Upvote ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🚀 Armenian startup RunEvr just launched on Product Hunt. RunEvr is an AI-powered collaborative workspace that brings projects, conversations, files, reviews, whiteboards, and AI agents into a single environment, reducing the need to constantly switch between apps. Originally developed inside an animation studio to solve fragmented creative workflows, the platform now helps teams keep work, communication, and AI collaboration in one shared context. The AI agents themselves can act as project coordinators or creative collaborators, working alongside the human team. 👏 Let's back a homegrown product, check it out, and upvote. Every vote helps push it up the rankings today. 👉Upvote here #ProductHunt #RunEvr #Upvote ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

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PyData & PyCon Yerevan Returns July 24–25 PyData & PyCon Yerevan 2026 will take place on July 24–25, bringing together developers, data scientists, researchers, founders, students, and AI practitioners for two days of technical talks, knowledge sharing, and community building around Python and artificial intelligence. Beyond the talks, the event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, discover new technologies, and connect with the people shaping Armenia's growing AI and developer ecosystem. As Armenia's AI ecosystem continues to grow, PyData & PyCon has become one of the country's key annual gatherings for the technical community. 📅 July 24–25, 2026 📍 American University of Armenia 🎟 Register here The agenda and speaker lineup are already out. Take a look and don't miss the session, speaker, or topic that's most relevant to you. #Pydata #Pydata2026 #PyCon2026 ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!