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🚀 Join Plug and Play Armenia Batch 3 Expo Plug and Play Armenia is bringing together startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders for its Batch 3 Expo on July 9 in Yerevan. It's the closing event of Plug and Play Armenia's third pre-accelerator cohort, run with backing from the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia. For three months, 18 Armenian startups, developing solutions across multiple sectors, built, tested, and refined their ideas. Now they'll showcase that work to founders, investors, venture capital firms, corporations, and government representatives and connect with the wider local and international startup ecosystem. If you're looking to discover early-stage Armenian startups, meet the people building them, or find your next investment or partnership, this is the place to be. 📅 July 9, 2026 🕠 Doors open: 17:30 📍 Hamazgayin State Theatre, 3 Anri Vernoy Street, Yerevan 🔗 Reserve your spot #Plug&Play #Preaccelerator #Batch3 ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

BANA Angels announced investment in Rozvelt Source: BANA Angels The startup is developing a science-based solution for scent control, helping hunters and outdoor enthusiasts improve performance in the field. Founded by a team with expertise in healthcare, research, product development, and technology, Rozvelt is tackling a niche market with a differentiated approach. The investment was made through a BANA Angels syndicate, highlighting continued interest in founder-led companies addressing underserved markets with innovative solutions. Congratulations to the Rozvelt team and BANA Angels! 🚀 #BANA #Rozvelt #Investment ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

July PyData Yerevan Meetup PyData Yerevan returns on July 2 with a community meetup featuring Ara Yeroyan, AI Engineer at ServiceTitan Armenia. In "Building a Visual RAG System and Scaling It with Spatial Pooling," Ara will explain how modern vision-language models can search PDFs without OCR, retrieve information from complex layouts like tables and charts, and scale Visual RAG systems using multi-vector retrieval and spatial pooling. The session will also demonstrate a complete Visual RAG pipeline, from PDF ingestion to indexed search. 📅 July 2, 2026 🕖 19:00 📍 308e, PAB, American University of Armenia 🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/S3JLdknK44QULA1Y7 Bring your questions and meet the local AI community. #PyData #PyYerevan #MachineLearning #AI #ComputerVision #TechEvents ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

Meet the Person Building Digital Trust at Google Source: Ground Zero If you work in banking, fintech, financial services, cybersecurity, identity, compliance, or any industry where trust and security matter, this is a session you shouldn’t miss. Vahe Amirbekian, PhD leads product initiatives in Trust & Safety, Identity, and Risk Management at Google. Before Google, Vahe held leadership roles at eBay, PayPal, and other top companies, bringing cutting edge expertise in identity, payments, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity. This is a rare opportunity to connect with someone shaping the trust infrastructure behind products used by billions of people every day. Seats are limited, and most spots have already been reserved — register early. Wednesday, July 1 | 8:30–10:30 AM Ground Zero Specialty Coffee, 1 Martiros Saryan St, Yerevan 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/sm0owwtz #Cybersecurity #FinTech #Identity #Trust #AI #Google #GroundZero ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

Build Your Own AI Project Manager Source: Ground Zero Join this hands-on session by VanaLabs at Ground Zero Venture Café, where founders Alexander Adamyan and Sedrak Hovhannisyan will build an AI Project Manager live using OpenClaw. During the session, you’ll learn how to: Build and configure an AI agent from scratch Connect it to a Trello workspace Automate standups and project updates Detect blocked or stale tasks Generate weekly project reports Integrate AI agents into your daily workflow No coding or prior AI experience is required. A great opportunity for founders, startup operators, project managers, freelancers, and anyone interested in practical AI applications. Venue: Ground Zero Specialty Coffee, 1 Martiros Saryan St, Yerevan https://maps.app.goo.gl/b7H8ViRM14bx5uMA7 🔗 Register and learn more through the event page. https://luma.com/1255v3n4 #AI #AIAgents #ProjectManagement #OpenClaw #VanaLabs #GroundZero ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🚀 Building a deep tech startup in Europe? Applications are open for the 28DIGITAL Co-Creation Accelerator — a 4-month program helping early-stage startups validate their technology together with industry partners. Who should apply: • Deep tech startups at TRL 4–5 • Registered in an EU or Horizon Europe-associated country • Working prototype or proof of concept • Looking to validate technology through real industry collaboration What selected startups get: • Up to €250K in funding (equity-based, 3.5–7.5%) • Direct collaboration with corporate partners • Mentorship, fundraising support, and access to a Europe-wide innovation network Free information session: July 16, 15:00 CEST Next application deadline: September 8, 2026 👉 Learn more, register for the info session, and apply: https://28digital.eu/co-creation-accelerator/ #Accelerator #DeepTech #Funding #EIT #28Digital ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🚀 Armenian-founded Netris has raised a $15M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Source: SmartGate VC The company builds networking software for AI infrastructure, enabling large GPU clusters to operate reliably across complex network environments. Some impressive traction: • 800% ARR growth over the past 12 months • 35+ production deployments • Customers include neoclouds, sovereign AI operators, and AI factories Wonderful news for the startup, early investors and the whole Armenin ecosystem! Congrats to all of us 🙌 #SuccessStory #Investment #Netris ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

Reminder: Speed Networking of Startup Grind Yerevan is happening tomorrow Time: 6:30pm Venue: AI9 Startup Campus, Isahakyan 9 See many of you there!

🏨 Building for hotels, tourism, or guest experience? Source: Tourism Advance Tourism Advance is an open innovation program connecting startups with hospitality companies in Portugal to explore pilot opportunities around real business challenges. Who should apply: • Startups with an MVP, prototype, or validated solution • Solutions for hotels, resorts, hostels, short-term rentals, or tourism operations • Teams from Portugal or anywhere in the world What selected startups get: • Direct access to hospitality companies actively looking for innovation • Matchmaking sessions with potential clients • Bootcamps & mentoring by Fábrica de Startups • Support in defining use cases, validating assumptions, and launching pilots This is less about pitching and more about getting your product in front of real customers. 📅 Applications open until August 23 👉 Apply: https://www.tourismadvance.pt/ #HospitalityTech #TravelTech #OpenInnovation ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

🌍 Global Expansion Week Plug and Play Armenia is opening its Global Expansion Week to founders across the Armenian startup ecosystem. As part of our Pre-Accelerator Program in Armenia, the online session series will cover expansion strategies for Singapore, Japan, France, the United States, and China, bringing together experts from Plug and Play's international network alongside founders who have successfully entered global markets. Topics include fundraising, investor expectations, pitch strategy, and market-specific insights to help Armenian startups drive international growth. 📅 More information and registration links: 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan #Plug&Play #ExpansionWeek #PreAccelerator ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

MedPair won the 2nd prize 🥈

MedPair won the 2nd prize. Congrats Tat and Armen 🎊

TACTUN, Denovo Sciences and MedPair pitched today at VivaTech During the EU4Innovation East Pitch Contest 🇫🇷 Fingers crossed to see them among the winners 🤞 ——— 🔥 Join 3N to stay on top of startup news!

Armenian startup founders: your input is needed. Researchers from the Amberd Research Center at the Armenian State University of Economics are conducting a study to identify the key challenges, needs, and policy priorities of innovative startups in Armenia. The results will be used to develop recommendations aimed at improving the country’s startup support ecosystem. ⏱️ The survey takes approximately 20–25 minutes to complete. 🔒 Responses will be anonymized and analyzed in aggregate form. If you’re building a startup in Armenia, this is a chance to help shape future policy and support mechanisms for the ecosystem. 👉 Participate in the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xaMT86Q8gDcXiTH-DaFhsF2z7tNE8GF0xFNWmiqv9Ak/ #Survey #Analysis ————————————————— 🔥 Join 3N to stay updated on startup opportunities!

🚀 Applications are open for the Yandex Armenia Startup Accelerator. Source: Yandex Armenia A hands-on program for students, researchers, labs, and early-stage founders building technology-driven products. Who can 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 What participants get: • Mentorship from Yandex experts • Access to Yandex Cloud infrastructure • Coworking space at Yandex Armenia • Support from hypothesis validation to MVP and launch readiness 📅 Applications: June 1 - July 30 📍 Program conducted offline at Yandex Armenia Find More Details and Apply: https://yandex.com.am/accelerator/en #YandexArmenia #Accelerator #Startups #ApplyNow ————————————————— 🔥 Join 3N to stay updated on startup opportunities!

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!