🚀 Krisp Hackathon 2025 is Here
Krisp invites mid-to-senior engineers (backend, frontend, ML, or full-stack) to join a 3-day, on-site hackathon from September 12 to 14. Teams of 3-4 will build an AI-powered chat application that pushes the boundaries of GenAI
Participants will work with a proprietary dataset designed to challenge architecture skills, exploring advanced retrieval methods, memory management, and real-world constraints like latency and scalability.
🏆 A $5,000 grand prize, expert feedback from Krisp’s engineering leaders, and potential follow-up opportunities await the winners.
Not part of a team yet? Krisp will help to find a team.
🕒 Applications close August 20
📝 Application form
👉More details here
Get ready to build, collaborate, and redefine GenAI in Armenia.
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Krisp invites mid-to-senior engineers (backend, frontend, ML, or full-stack) to join a 3-day, on-site hackathon from September 12 to 14. Teams of 3-4 will build an AI-powered chat application that pushes the boundaries of GenAI
Participants will work with a proprietary dataset designed to challenge architecture skills, exploring advanced retrieval methods, memory management, and real-world constraints like latency and scalability.
🏆 A $5,000 grand prize, expert feedback from Krisp’s engineering leaders, and potential follow-up opportunities await the winners.
Not part of a team yet? Krisp will help to find a team.
🕒 Applications close August 20
📝 Application form
👉More details here
Get ready to build, collaborate, and redefine GenAI in Armenia.
#KrispHackathon #GenAI
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Join PyData Yerevan’s Open Source Sprint
Python fans, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. PyData Yerevan is hosting an Open Source Sprint focused on contributing to pandas, one of the most widely used Python libraries for data analysis.
Participants will:
🛠 Set up a development environment
🛠 Learn how open-source contributions work in real projects
🛠 Make a meaningful addition to a major Python project
📅 Date: August 15
📍 Location: American University of Armenia
🕒 Deadline to register: August 13, end of day
🔗 https://forms.gle/mxYccbpPdX92E5o29
Seats are limited. When the clock hits midnight, the doors shut.
Don’t let it pass by.
#PyData #OpenSourceSprint
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Python fans, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. PyData Yerevan is hosting an Open Source Sprint focused on contributing to pandas, one of the most widely used Python libraries for data analysis.
Participants will:
🛠 Set up a development environment
🛠 Learn how open-source contributions work in real projects
🛠 Make a meaningful addition to a major Python project
📅 Date: August 15
📍 Location: American University of Armenia
🕒 Deadline to register: August 13, end of day
🔗 https://forms.gle/mxYccbpPdX92E5o29
Seats are limited. When the clock hits midnight, the doors shut.
Don’t let it pass by.
#PyData #OpenSourceSprint
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AI9 Campus Talks with Greg Tkachenko
Greg Tkachenko — founder of AI Factory (sold to Snapchat for $166M) and scout for Andreessen Horowitz — is coming to Yerevan.
He’ll share lessons, stories, and maybe even a few things that never made it to LinkedIn.👀
At this talk, you’ll hear:
🧠 The road to a $166M exit to Snapchat
🧠 Lessons from inside Snapchat’s product culture
🧠 Life after Snap, launching new ventures and raising global VC funds
A rare chance to hear from someone who’s built and sold a world-class product and to ask your questions.
📍 AI9 Startup Campus, Isahakyan 9
⏰ August 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟 Free entry — registration required.
#AI9CampusTalks #AIFactory #MeetupwithGregTkachenko
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Greg Tkachenko — founder of AI Factory (sold to Snapchat for $166M) and scout for Andreessen Horowitz — is coming to Yerevan.
He’ll share lessons, stories, and maybe even a few things that never made it to LinkedIn.👀
At this talk, you’ll hear:
🧠 The road to a $166M exit to Snapchat
🧠 Lessons from inside Snapchat’s product culture
🧠 Life after Snap, launching new ventures and raising global VC funds
A rare chance to hear from someone who’s built and sold a world-class product and to ask your questions.
📍 AI9 Startup Campus, Isahakyan 9
⏰ August 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟 Free entry — registration required.
#AI9CampusTalks #AIFactory #MeetupwithGregTkachenko
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Opportunities to apply, get funded
🚨 Applications for EPIC Jam 2025 are OPEN!
48 Hours to Build Your Startup
EPIC Jam is a two-day ideathon, a 48-hour solution development hackathon designed for creative problem-solving. You will get the chance to join a dynamic team tailored to your chosen problem and develop a startup idea to pitch to a jury.
💡 Why apply?
It’s a chance to work on real problems, get mentorship from industry experts, join hands-on workshops, and even fast-track your selection for the Incubation Program.
👥 Who can join?
Anyone passionate about solving real-world problems, from any academic background. You don’t have to be an AUA student to participate.
📝 Apply here by August 24
https://form.typeform.com/to/o8fDTBWG
🎯 Win prizes
🗓️ September 6–7 | 📍AUA
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48 Hours to Build Your Startup
EPIC Jam is a two-day ideathon, a 48-hour solution development hackathon designed for creative problem-solving. You will get the chance to join a dynamic team tailored to your chosen problem and develop a startup idea to pitch to a jury.
💡 Why apply?
It’s a chance to work on real problems, get mentorship from industry experts, join hands-on workshops, and even fast-track your selection for the Incubation Program.
👥 Who can join?
Anyone passionate about solving real-world problems, from any academic background. You don’t have to be an AUA student to participate.
📝 Apply here by August 24
https://form.typeform.com/to/o8fDTBWG
🎯 Win prizes
🗓️ September 6–7 | 📍AUA
#EPICJam #Ideathon #Startup
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Start the week with a $1,000,000 opportunity!
The registration for the Digital Startup Awards is now open and if you’ve got a startup dream, this is your chance!
This is more than a competition: it’s a full support program to grow, learn, and attract investment.
There are three ways to join:
✨ Incubation — shape & validate your early-stage idea
✨ Acceleration — polish your product & strategy
✨ Best Startup Project — compete for the spotlight & funding
What you get:
🔹 Expert mentors from around the world
🔹 Access to real investors
🔹 Connect with a global partner network
🔹 Actionable feedback to strengthen your business
🔹 Support to go international
📅 Deadline: August 30
👉 Apply here: https://startupbase.uz/en/digital-startup-awards
The partner for organizing the competiton in Armenia is the Enterprise Incubator Foundation.
#DigitalStartupAward #EnterpriseIncubatorFoundation
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The registration for the Digital Startup Awards is now open and if you’ve got a startup dream, this is your chance!
This is more than a competition: it’s a full support program to grow, learn, and attract investment.
There are three ways to join:
✨ Incubation — shape & validate your early-stage idea
✨ Acceleration — polish your product & strategy
✨ Best Startup Project — compete for the spotlight & funding
What you get:
🔹 Expert mentors from around the world
🔹 Access to real investors
🔹 Connect with a global partner network
🔹 Actionable feedback to strengthen your business
🔹 Support to go international
📅 Deadline: August 30
👉 Apply here: https://startupbase.uz/en/digital-startup-awards
The partner for organizing the competiton in Armenia is the Enterprise Incubator Foundation.
#DigitalStartupAward #EnterpriseIncubatorFoundation
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🚀 Armenian-founded Trag joins Aikido!
Trag is an LLM-native code review engine that thinks like a senior engineer — understanding repo-wide context, logic, readability, and performance (not just regex rules).
Now as part of Aikido, the team has launched Aikido Code Quality:
- Turn “tribal knowledge” into enforceable rules
- Enforce team conventions in plain language
- Catch subtle risks legacy scanners miss
- Deliver feedback developers actually use
Congrats to Khachatur Virabyan and entire Trag team, early supporters and investors on this milestone!
🔗 Learn more about the future of AI Code review with Willem Delbare & Khachatur Virabyan. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/aikidoxtrag
#Trag #SuccessStory #Acquisition #Aikido
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Trag is an LLM-native code review engine that thinks like a senior engineer — understanding repo-wide context, logic, readability, and performance (not just regex rules).
Now as part of Aikido, the team has launched Aikido Code Quality:
- Turn “tribal knowledge” into enforceable rules
- Enforce team conventions in plain language
- Catch subtle risks legacy scanners miss
- Deliver feedback developers actually use
Congrats to Khachatur Virabyan and entire Trag team, early supporters and investors on this milestone!
🔗 Learn more about the future of AI Code review with Willem Delbare & Khachatur Virabyan. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/aikidoxtrag
#Trag #SuccessStory #Acquisition #Aikido
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📣 Alternative Investment Instruments Event
Join an event co-organized by the EBRD Investment Council of Armenia to explore the latest reforms and opportunities for startup investment in Armenia.
📅 Date: September 16, 2025
📍 Location: Best Western Plus Congress Hotel, Yerevan, Armenia
Event language: Armenian 🇦🇲
Agenda highlights:
- Convertible Loan, SAFE, Crowdfunding & Donations to Education – reform updates + Q&A with EBRD experts
- Crowdfunding Investment Regulations – Samson Avetian, CEO of eqwefy.com
- Interactive Simulation Game with Vladimir Shatverov, CEO of 2B Business Support Foundation
- New changes in the High-Tech sector – Aram Khachatryan, EIF
Speakers include:
- H.E. Ms. Alexandra Cole (UK Ambassador to Armenia)
- George Akhalkatsi (Head of EBRD Yerevan Office)
- Hovsep Patvakanyan (Head of EBRD Investment Council of Armenia)
👉 Book your spot here: https://forms.gle/1b71UCeBRJcq932z9
#EBRD #ICArmenia #Event #Networking
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Join an event co-organized by the EBRD Investment Council of Armenia to explore the latest reforms and opportunities for startup investment in Armenia.
📅 Date: September 16, 2025
📍 Location: Best Western Plus Congress Hotel, Yerevan, Armenia
Event language: Armenian 🇦🇲
Agenda highlights:
- Convertible Loan, SAFE, Crowdfunding & Donations to Education – reform updates + Q&A with EBRD experts
- Crowdfunding Investment Regulations – Samson Avetian, CEO of eqwefy.com
- Interactive Simulation Game with Vladimir Shatverov, CEO of 2B Business Support Foundation
- New changes in the High-Tech sector – Aram Khachatryan, EIF
Speakers include:
- H.E. Ms. Alexandra Cole (UK Ambassador to Armenia)
- George Akhalkatsi (Head of EBRD Yerevan Office)
- Hovsep Patvakanyan (Head of EBRD Investment Council of Armenia)
👉 Book your spot here: https://forms.gle/1b71UCeBRJcq932z9
#EBRD #ICArmenia #Event #Networking
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Internship in Barcelona: A DigiTec25 Opportunity for Armenian Startups
You’ve probably heard, DigiTec Expo 2025 is coming up on October 11-12. But this year, there’s something new.
Ahead of it, Glovo and UATE are offering a unique chance: one Armenian startup can win a free one-week internship at Glovo HQ in Barcelona as part of Tech Catalyst Week (October 6–10).
During the internship, the winning startup will receive hands-on mentorship, attend internal workshops, meet key Glovo teams, and present to local investors and partners.
Who can apply?
🟡Seed or Series A startups
🟡Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5+
🟡With traction, customers, or investment
🟡Must be registered and operating in Armenia
🟡A startup can be represented by up to two people with a valid visa for Spain.
📅 Deadline: August 29, 23:59 PM
🔗 Apply here.
#Digitec #TechCatalystWeek #Internship
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You’ve probably heard, DigiTec Expo 2025 is coming up on October 11-12. But this year, there’s something new.
Ahead of it, Glovo and UATE are offering a unique chance: one Armenian startup can win a free one-week internship at Glovo HQ in Barcelona as part of Tech Catalyst Week (October 6–10).
During the internship, the winning startup will receive hands-on mentorship, attend internal workshops, meet key Glovo teams, and present to local investors and partners.
Who can apply?
🟡Seed or Series A startups
🟡Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5+
🟡With traction, customers, or investment
🟡Must be registered and operating in Armenia
🟡A startup can be represented by up to two people with a valid visa for Spain.
📅 Deadline: August 29, 23:59 PM
🔗 Apply here.
#Digitec #TechCatalystWeek #Internship
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🚀 Applications Open – Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
The Techstars remote-first accelerator is accepting applications. Since 2017, Techstars Anywhere has supported founders across industries who can’t relocate but want the full value of a top-tier program.
The program runs in North American time zone. While being remote it still assumes a 3 time in-person meetups in cities across Americas.
The program is open to founders innovating in any industry, as AI, robotics, energy, materials science and more.
- Application deadline: Nov 19, 2025
- Apply and find more details here: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/anywhere
Good luck!
#Techstars #AnywhereAccelerator #RemoteFirst
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The Techstars remote-first accelerator is accepting applications. Since 2017, Techstars Anywhere has supported founders across industries who can’t relocate but want the full value of a top-tier program.
The program runs in North American time zone. While being remote it still assumes a 3 time in-person meetups in cities across Americas.
The program is open to founders innovating in any industry, as AI, robotics, energy, materials science and more.
- Application deadline: Nov 19, 2025
- Apply and find more details here: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/anywhere
Good luck!
#Techstars #AnywhereAccelerator #RemoteFirst
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Techstars
Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
Techstars’ remote-first Anywhere program was launched in 2017 and supports companies innovating across any industry.
The Anywhere model delivers the value of a top-tier Techstars accelerator remotely, to companies in American time zones. Anywhere provides…
The Anywhere model delivers the value of a top-tier Techstars accelerator remotely, to companies in American time zones. Anywhere provides…
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🚀 Applications Open: EPIC Incubation Program – Fall 2025 Cohort
This fall, Armenia’s leading startup incubator at AUA is calling on aspiring founders with bold ideas. Over 15 intensive weeks, you’ll take your venture from concept to market-ready.
What you’ll get at EPIC:
✅ Practical workshops to sharpen your skills
✅ 1:1 mentorship from local & global experts
✅ Direct access to investors, advisors, and legal support
✅ A dynamic community of innovators and peers
✅ The chance to pitch on stage at EPIC’s Annual Demo Day 🎤
📅 Deadline to apply: September 14, 2025
👉 Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/CcdzoBdg
Don’t miss the chance to accelerate your startup journey.
#EPIC #Incubationprogram
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This fall, Armenia’s leading startup incubator at AUA is calling on aspiring founders with bold ideas. Over 15 intensive weeks, you’ll take your venture from concept to market-ready.
What you’ll get at EPIC:
✅ Practical workshops to sharpen your skills
✅ 1:1 mentorship from local & global experts
✅ Direct access to investors, advisors, and legal support
✅ A dynamic community of innovators and peers
✅ The chance to pitch on stage at EPIC’s Annual Demo Day 🎤
📅 Deadline to apply: September 14, 2025
👉 Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/CcdzoBdg
Don’t miss the chance to accelerate your startup journey.
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🚀 Plug & Play's Incubation Program in Armenia!
In the scope of the partnership with the Armenian Ministry of High-Tech Industry, Plug & Play announces a 4-months incubation program in Armenia.
During the program, the participants will get support and personalized mentorship. The program offers a unique opportunity for startups from Armenia to grow, attract venture capital investments, and strengthen their presence in global markets.
Application deadline: September 30, 2025
Find More Details & Apply: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/yerevan
#PNPTC #PlugAndPlay #IncubationProgram #MHTI
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In the scope of the partnership with the Armenian Ministry of High-Tech Industry, Plug & Play announces a 4-months incubation program in Armenia.
During the program, the participants will get support and personalized mentorship. The program offers a unique opportunity for startups from Armenia to grow, attract venture capital investments, and strengthen their presence in global markets.
Application deadline: September 30, 2025
Find More Details & Apply: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/yerevan
#PNPTC #PlugAndPlay #IncubationProgram #MHTI
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💥 Power Consulting Days Bring Global Leaders to Armenia
This September, Power Consulting Days brings industry leaders from Cornell Tech, GRC Investment Group, and other global institutions to Armenia. It's organized by the Central Bank of Armenia and Helvetas and features workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities.
While the program covers a wide range of topics, one module focuses specifically on investing in startups, giving a peek into the investment ecosystem and how new ventures can navigate it.
📍 Dilijan
🗓️ Kickoff: Sept 10–11
🖇️More info and tickets here.
#Investment #PowerConsultingDays
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This September, Power Consulting Days brings industry leaders from Cornell Tech, GRC Investment Group, and other global institutions to Armenia. It's organized by the Central Bank of Armenia and Helvetas and features workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities.
While the program covers a wide range of topics, one module focuses specifically on investing in startups, giving a peek into the investment ecosystem and how new ventures can navigate it.
📍 Dilijan
🗓️ Kickoff: Sept 10–11
🖇️More info and tickets here.
#Investment #PowerConsultingDays
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🏆Global Startup Awards
For the first time, the Global Startup Awards will be held at Digitec in Armenia, bringing local founders onto the global stage.
The awards will highlight innovation across several categories, including Startup of the Year, Best Newcomer, Green Tech, Health Tech, and FinTech.
Fill in the application, get nominated, and take part to gain access to global recognition, investor attention, and media visibility.
📌 Application deadline: September 8
👉 Apply here: https://shorturl.at/7WGBt
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For the first time, the Global Startup Awards will be held at Digitec in Armenia, bringing local founders onto the global stage.
The awards will highlight innovation across several categories, including Startup of the Year, Best Newcomer, Green Tech, Health Tech, and FinTech.
Fill in the application, get nominated, and take part to gain access to global recognition, investor attention, and media visibility.
📌 Application deadline: September 8
👉 Apply here: https://shorturl.at/7WGBt
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Short notice - happening tomorrow at 3pm - Online Webinar Alert!
Join a virtual info-session with the head of Expand North Star (the startup show of GITEX Global) and learn why it’s the place to be for your startup!
Register here to receive the link - http://bit.ly/4mOKpl0
Why should you exhibit at Expand North Star?
- Compete for €100,000 equity-free cash in the Supernova Pitch Competition
- Connect with 1200+ Investors through pre-scheduled meetings by our concierge team
- Showcase the products or service to a wider audience, 200,000+ visitors from over 180+ countries
Expand North Star is the largest startup&investor connect event in the world and is happening 12-15 October, 2025 in Dubai
#Gitex #Webinar #Event #Networking
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Join a virtual info-session with the head of Expand North Star (the startup show of GITEX Global) and learn why it’s the place to be for your startup!
Register here to receive the link - http://bit.ly/4mOKpl0
Why should you exhibit at Expand North Star?
- Compete for €100,000 equity-free cash in the Supernova Pitch Competition
- Connect with 1200+ Investors through pre-scheduled meetings by our concierge team
- Showcase the products or service to a wider audience, 200,000+ visitors from over 180+ countries
Expand North Star is the largest startup&investor connect event in the world and is happening 12-15 October, 2025 in Dubai
#Gitex #Webinar #Event #Networking
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Join the High-Tech Delegation visit to Denmark 🇩🇰
Arahet, in Partnership with Dansk Industri, is organizing a trade delegation of Armenian High-Tech companies to Denmark. During the three-day event, the delegates will have meetings with representatives of Danish Industry, as well as with selected partners and investors.
The delegation is an excellent opportunity to match Armenian High-Tech companies with leading Danish counterparts and investors.
The goal of the event is to foster partnership in the fields of AI, Automation, Cyber Security, Defense etc. between Armenian and Danish companies, research institutions, and innovation clusters.
Participation allows Armenian companies to:
- Find potential clients and enter the EU market
- Pitch to Danish investors
- Explore opportunities for common R&D projects
Registration form: https://www.arahet.org/hy/delegation-dk
#Arahet #DanskIndustry #Denmark #EU
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Arahet, in Partnership with Dansk Industri, is organizing a trade delegation of Armenian High-Tech companies to Denmark. During the three-day event, the delegates will have meetings with representatives of Danish Industry, as well as with selected partners and investors.
The delegation is an excellent opportunity to match Armenian High-Tech companies with leading Danish counterparts and investors.
The goal of the event is to foster partnership in the fields of AI, Automation, Cyber Security, Defense etc. between Armenian and Danish companies, research institutions, and innovation clusters.
Participation allows Armenian companies to:
- Find potential clients and enter the EU market
- Pitch to Danish investors
- Explore opportunities for common R&D projects
Registration form: https://www.arahet.org/hy/delegation-dk
#Arahet #DanskIndustry #Denmark #EU
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Exciting News: STAN Angels’ Latest Investments STAN Angels recently made three new investments: BrandLens, TACTUN, and Denovo Sciences. - BrandLens is a content co-creation platform that empowers brands to streamline short-form video creation. - TACTUN’s…
🚀 STAN Angels double down on TACTUN
STAN Angels has once again invested in TACTUN, the company building the AI “brain” for machinery. This isn’t their first bet; STAN also backed the startup last year, showing continued confidence in its vision.
👉STAN notes that this is the largest investment in the network's history.
TACTUN’s no-code platform and custom controllers are reshaping manufacturing, helping companies design, configure, and ship machines 5× faster by cutting expensive R&D and enabling AI-powered automation.
Congrats to TACTUN and STAN Angels on fueling the future of smart manufacturing.
#stanangels #investment #fundingnews #TACTUN
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STAN Angels has once again invested in TACTUN, the company building the AI “brain” for machinery. This isn’t their first bet; STAN also backed the startup last year, showing continued confidence in its vision.
👉STAN notes that this is the largest investment in the network's history.
TACTUN’s no-code platform and custom controllers are reshaping manufacturing, helping companies design, configure, and ship machines 5× faster by cutting expensive R&D and enabling AI-powered automation.
Congrats to TACTUN and STAN Angels on fueling the future of smart manufacturing.
#stanangels #investment #fundingnews #TACTUN
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What is the main trigger for pre-seed startups to raise funding?
Anonymous Poll
13%
When cash runs out
68%
When ready to scale
10%
When having strong co-investor
10%
When joining an accelerator