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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.…
🎤 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/
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/
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Startup Grind Yerevan Open Mic Night: Real Experiences Behind Startups
In-person Event - Join Startup Grind Yerevan's Open Mic, where founders share genuine lessons from their startup journeys. This is about practical insights, not pitches. Founders have 5 minutes to discuss experiences and 5 minutes for audience questions.…
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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 codeSTAN50 for 50% off.
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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
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🌱 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
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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
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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
More details:
Programme Presentation
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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
More details:
Programme Presentation
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Wine Incubator 2026 - Armenia
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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/
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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/
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Startup Growth & Scaling: What Drives Growth. What Breaks at Scale.
In-person Event - Join Startup Grind Yerevan and STAN on November 5 for a practical conversation with Stephane Boghossian, Head of Growth at HAQQ Legal AI, ex-Lovable and Brainboard, and an active angel investor in 50+ startups, including Anthropic and Revolut
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Applications are open for the 2027 Creative Armenia–AGBU Fellowships, a year-long program supporting five artists across all artistic fields, including film, music, literature, and visual arts.
Each fellow receives:
• $5,000 to develop a creative project
• Mentorship from professionals in their field
• Promotional support to reach new audiences
Applicants must be 18 or older, demonstrate a track record of artistic excellence, and be of Armenian origin or meaningfully engaged with Armenian culture. Artists can apply from anywhere in the world; living in Armenia is not required.
Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Yerevan time.
Review the requirements and apply: https://www.creativearmenia.org/creative-armenia-agbu-fellowships-application
Sources
• AGBU: 2027 fellowship overview: https://agbu.org/creative-armenia
• Creative Armenia: application guide, eligibility, and deadline: https://www.creativearmenia.org/creative-armenia-agbu-fellowships-application
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Each fellow receives:
• $5,000 to develop a creative project
• Mentorship from professionals in their field
• Promotional support to reach new audiences
Applicants must be 18 or older, demonstrate a track record of artistic excellence, and be of Armenian origin or meaningfully engaged with Armenian culture. Artists can apply from anywhere in the world; living in Armenia is not required.
Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Yerevan time.
Review the requirements and apply: https://www.creativearmenia.org/creative-armenia-agbu-fellowships-application
Sources
• AGBU: 2027 fellowship overview: https://agbu.org/creative-armenia
• Creative Armenia: application guide, eligibility, and deadline: https://www.creativearmenia.org/creative-armenia-agbu-fellowships-application
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Application Materials | Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships | Creative Armenia
A one-year program designed to support 5 exceptional artists as they join the already 43 Fellows, driving a powerful movement for Armenia's creative future.
🔋 LG Energy Solution’s Battery Innovation Contest 2026 is open for proposals.
Source: https://www.lgcorp.com/media/release/30734
The call is for universities and research institutions worldwide working on battery technologies with commercial potential.
Researchers can address LG’s listed topics - including materials, cells, battery management systems and AI - or propose their own battery research ideas.
Selected projects can lead to joint research with LG Energy Solution. Promising projects may receive further funding and support from company researchers.
Apply by December 6, 2026: submit a short concept proposal through BRIDGE. Only shortlisted applicants will be asked for a full proposal.
Details and applications: https://bridge.lgensol.com/
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Source: https://www.lgcorp.com/media/release/30734
The call is for universities and research institutions worldwide working on battery technologies with commercial potential.
Researchers can address LG’s listed topics - including materials, cells, battery management systems and AI - or propose their own battery research ideas.
Selected projects can lead to joint research with LG Energy Solution. Promising projects may receive further funding and support from company researchers.
Apply by December 6, 2026: submit a short concept proposal through BRIDGE. Only shortlisted applicants will be asked for a full proposal.
Details and applications: https://bridge.lgensol.com/
#LG #ResearchFunding #OpenInnovation
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eqwefy Investor Evening with Optimyzee | November 10
eqwefy is hosting an in-person investor evening at its Yerevan office. The team will share recent updates from portfolio companies and highlight changes to its startup investment platform.
Optimyzee co-founders David Arshakian and Suren Harutyunyan will discuss the company’s commercial progress, how it reaches customers through marketing agencies, what it’s building, and where it plans to grow. Optimyzee is listed on eqwefy and builds AI tools that help agencies manage and optimize digital ad campaigns.
Attendees can ask questions directly to the founders and the eqwefy team, then stay for informal networking.
📍 Tuesday, November 10 | eqwefy office, Yerevan
RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/6k4wi0qe
eqwefy AM CJSC is regulated by the Central Bank of Armenia.
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eqwefy is hosting an in-person investor evening at its Yerevan office. The team will share recent updates from portfolio companies and highlight changes to its startup investment platform.
Optimyzee co-founders David Arshakian and Suren Harutyunyan will discuss the company’s commercial progress, how it reaches customers through marketing agencies, what it’s building, and where it plans to grow. Optimyzee is listed on eqwefy and builds AI tools that help agencies manage and optimize digital ad campaigns.
Attendees can ask questions directly to the founders and the eqwefy team, then stay for informal networking.
📍 Tuesday, November 10 | eqwefy office, Yerevan
RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/6k4wi0qe
eqwefy AM CJSC is regulated by the Central Bank of Armenia.
#eqwefy #Optimyzee #Networking #Event
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