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Plug and Play Armenia Calls on Startups for Its Third Batch
Plug and Play Armenia's Pre-Acceleration Program is back for a third batch, offering teams a structured path to global markets through mentorship, expert networks, and investor access.
Previous batches have collectively logged over 920 hours of mentorship, generating a business pipeline of around $3 million, creating 15 to 20 new jobs in three months, and attracting up to $250,000 in new investments.
What selected startups can expect:
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900+ mentorship sessions with local and international experts
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Direct access to global networks and potential investors
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Equity-free support throughout the program
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More details and application link:
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Application Deadline: March 23, 2026
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Vickino Day is happening tomorrow
Doctors, healthcare providers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders are coming together for a full day focused on healthcare innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.
If you’re working in or around health and medtech, this is a strong opportunity to connect, learn, and exchange practical insights.
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Call for Founders in AgriTech, Green Energy & Climate Solutions
Source:
ImpactHUB Yerevan
Impact Hub Yerevan has opened applications for a new round of the ACBA Federation Fellowship one-year Incubation Program.
The top participant will receive
1,200,000 AMD
after the final pitch.
Additional Benefits:
• Membership at Impact Hub Yerevan
• Individual support, membership
• Workshops, peer-to-peer learning, networking.
• Top 2 participants will get access to reArmenia Academy’s Fundraising Program
Application by:
Mar 2, 2026; 11:59 PM Armenia time
Apply & learn more:
https://yerevan.impacthub.net/acba-federation-fellowship-2026/
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#ACBAFederation
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“Speedrun Alpha” Fellowship for Technical Talent
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has launched Speedrun Alpha, a new early-stage fellowship for technical students and recent graduates interested in startups.
The program targets individuals even before they have a startup idea, team, or registered company.
It offers:
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A $20,000 equity-free grant for participants building a startup at the pre-idea, pre-team, and pre-entity stage
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Up to $250,000 in potential investment
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The option to join a fast-growing a16z portfolio company as a full-time engineer
It will begin in June with an in-person retreat, followed by an 8-week fellowship experience. Participants will engage with engineers, founders, and venture capitalists within the ecosystem.
Startups formed through the fellowship will automatically qualify for a guaranteed final-stage interview for a16z’s flagship Speedrun accelerator program.
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Learn more and apply
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Deadline: March 6, 2026
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Workshop in Yerevan: Going Global with Your Career or Business
Based in Yerevan and aiming to work with international jobs, clients, or partners?
This workshop is focused on practical intercultural communication skills that translate into real opportunities.
Topic:
How to Get International Jobs, Clients, Partners: Intercultural Communication Skills that Bring Money
The session combines interactive exercises, concrete tools, and high-quality networking.
What you’ll learn:
• How to network effectively in new markets
• How to organize your job or client search using LinkedIn and other tools
• How to present your local experience confidently to a global audience
Feb 28 (Saturday)
16:00–17:30 (UTC+4)
Letters and Numbers, Tumanyan 35G, Yerevan
Price:
• Early bird (until Feb 20): 7,000 AMD / €15
• Regular: 9,000 AMD / €20
Get your tickets here:
http://buymeacoffee.com/kristinaroppelt/e/509661
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STRIVE Pre-Incubation Program for Aspiring Founders
Built on the Ice House Entrepreneurship methodology, STRIVE is a 10-week, experiential, pre-incubation program focused on real-world problem solving, ambiguity, and resource constraints.
The goal is to shape how participants think, act, and learn as entrepreneurs, regardless of the path they later choose.
Who it’s for:
• Individuals (not teams)
• Open to everyone (including non-AUA community)
• No startup idea required
• Intermediate+ English
• Able to attend weekly in-person evening sessions at AUA
Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
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Apply here:
https://form.typeform.com/to/GZxhHaLA
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Apply for the Berkeley SkyDeck Acceleration Program Berkeley SkyDeck is an accelerator at UC Berkeley supporting startups as they connect with the Berkeley and Silicon Valley ecosystem. To date, the program has worked with 300+ startups, with one in five…

IBM Impact Accelerator
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Education & Workforce Development
IBM is inviting
nonprofits, academic institutions, and government organizations
to apply to the IBM Impact Accelerator, focused on education and workforce development.
The program supports
AI-driven, human-centered solutions that help people learn more effectively, navigate careers, and build resilient workforce systems
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What selected organizations get:
• A 2-year program at no cost
• Access to IBM technologies)
• Technical mentorship from IBM experts
• Support to design, deploy, and scale real-world solutions
What they’re looking for:
• AI-enabled teaching models
• Career and college navigation tools
• Lifelong learning assistants
• Predictive workforce analytics
• Tools connecting learning to real job opportunities
Open to global applicants
Application deadline:
March 25, 2026
Learn more & apply:
https://www.ibm.com/campaign/impact-accelerator-rfp
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Opportunity for students of Armenian decent - AGBU Scholarships — Applications Open (2026–2027)
AGBU is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship programs, supporting students of Armenian descent pursuing higher education around the world.
Priority fields include:
STEM, Medicine & Public Health, Education, International Relations, Journalism & Communications, Social Impact & Economics, Performing Arts, Armenian Studies, and more.
Learn more, check eligibility, and apply:
https://agbu.org/scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 1 and June 1 (depending on the type of scholarship applied).
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Newo.ai
co-founded by David Yang Raises $25M Series A to Bring Voice AI to SMB Front Desks
Source:
Techfundingnews
Newo.ai
, co-founded by David Yang (Co-Founder of Ayb School) has raised $25M in Series A funding, bringing total funding to $32M.
Newo.ai
is building AI receptionists for small and medium-sized businesses that handle calls, SMS, and WhatsApp to book appointments, qualify leads, and escalate to humans when needed.
Newo.ai
focuses on production-grade voice AI, low latency, and failover reliability. The company operates a white-label, partner-first model, embedding AI reception into telcos, hosting providers, and software platforms.
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