Deadline: 30 May 2025
The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia has announced the launch of the “Neruzh 6.0” Diaspora technology startups program, which aims to support Armenia’s economic progress and the development of the startup ecosystem by promoting the repatriation of professionals from Armenian Diaspora.
As in previous years, this year, about 40 teams from different parts of the world will be invited to Armenia to participate in the 6-day event, learn about the advantages of doing business in Armenia, and receive opportunities for collaboration and exclusive individual mentoring.
Thematic Sections
- Tourism
- AgriTech
- Defence Tech
- Industry Tech
- Space Tech
- Clean Tech
- Bio Tech
- Edu Tech
- Fin Tech
- Food Tech
- Gov Tech
- With Tech
- Smart cities
Benefits
- Potential BootCamp
- 6-day BootCamp with interactive and individual training, networking, cash prizes, and a number of other opportunities
- Master classes
- Leading experts will present the latest trends in global markets in the technology sector
- Establishing connections
- Expanding connections by communicating with influential professionals in the field who will share their knowledge and experience
- Funding and acceleration
- Opportunity to receive a grant of up to 30 million AMD
Eligibility Criteria
- Formed team
- The startup must have an already formed or newly formed team before applying to the program.
- (Total) Founders
- At least half of the startup’s (co-)founders must be Diaspora Armenians
- Startup phase
- The startup must be in the idea or product stage.
- Sector
- The startup must operate in one or more of the program’s preferred sectors.
- Repatriation
- Have (co)founders who want to establish a startup in Armenia and reside in Armenia for at least 1 year
- Notification
- Only 2 representatives from each startup will be invited to participate in the program.
For more information, visit Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia.
