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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🔋 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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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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Applications Open: INSEAD AI Founder Sprint 2027

The INSEAD AI Venture Lab is accepting applications for its free, 10-week virtual program helping early-stage founders use AI to build, test, and grow their startups.

The focus is on helping founders integrate AI into their business operations, product development, and growth strategies.

This is for founders worldwide, from idea stage to early execution. No INSEAD affiliation or AI expertise is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Apply by December 1: https://venture-lab.ai/sprint2027