ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Green Agri-Tech Startup Incubator 2021 is an effective way to develop new solutions for the Agroindustry with extensive application of the latest technology in a fast, simple, and convenient way, as well as attract talents to unleash their creativity.
The program is carried out in the framework of the EU Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) project, which is funded by the European Union (EU) and co-funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC). The implementing partners of the project are the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia. The main counterpart of the project is the Ministry of Economy of Armenia (MoEc).
OBJECTIVES
- Give startups an opportunity to meet new people, get in touch with influencers from tech and agro fields, and gain new opportunities for partnership
- Provide incubation to up to 10 teams
- Attract potential investments through creating top-level startup event
- Create a social impact and foster the sustainable and green development of the Armenian Economy
- Develop a future pipeline for the ANAU Agri-tech incubator. The participating teams will get access to ANAU Smart-centre and other facilities.
ORGANIZERS
NATION 2.0 NGO 
A non-formal educational, entrepreneurship, and professional development platform for the youth aimed to support its stakeholders and become a change agent on the national and local economic levels. NATION 2.0 NGO
ANAU 
The only higher education institute in the agrarian sphere in Armenia. According to the RA Government decision made in 1994, the Armenian Agricultural Academy was formed on the basis of the Armenian Agricultural and Yerevan Zoo Veterinary Institute. ANAU
WHO CAN APPLY
- Startup Incubator targets only science and technology-backed startups (pre-seed and seed stage)
- Teams with female founders and co-founders are encouraged to apply
- Teams and registered entities (CSO/NGO, LLC, LTD, etc.) only from Armenia are eligible to apply if they offer solutions to tackle the following challenges in the agricultural sector:
Program Challenges
Data-driven agriculture
Internet of Things (IoT)
Automation of skills and workforce
Data-driven farming
Chatbots
Drones
Online management systems & e-commerce
Easy to use digital platforms for accounting and financial reporting
Payment and optimization systems for agriculture services
Land modeling and salesք
Training and advisory services in rural areas
Sustainable pasture management systems
Food production value chain
Vertical and urban farming
Applying 3D printing technology to food
Sustainable packaging: bioplastics
*The solutions that target responding urgent challenges in the scope of COVID-19 and UN Sustainable Development Goals
such as Gender Equality, Reduced inequality, Decent Work, and Economic growth and social inclusiveness
will be considered of higher priority.
TIMELINE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
-JUL-AUG 2021-
Call for pre-seed and seed-stage startups are opened.
Application: 15/Jul – 25/Aug-2021
Pre-Selection:31/Aug – 05/Sep-2021
Interviews:06/Sep – 10/Sep-2021
Invitation to Demo Day: by 15/Sep
DEMO DAY
-SEP 2021-
20 shortlisted teams will pitch for final selection. It’s an event organized by an incubator, whereby the founders of startups formed with the help of that particular organization pitch their business to a room full of experts, in the hope to secure a spot in the upcoming incubation cycle.
- Format: Participants are free to pitch using slide presentations, videos, and audio
- Timing: 4 minutes pitching + 4 minutes Q&A/Feedback
- Language: The teams must pitch in Armenian. However, English is an option, if the team is represented by Repats.
- Acceptance: Up to 10 teams will be selected for the incubation cycle.
INCUBATION STAGE
-OCTOBER – JANUARY 2021-
Teams will be coached by individual mentors and will get access to professional trainers. While the main part of the learning process will be covered by the mentors, the incubator will provide training sessions for the participants. 5 to 6 workshops per month will be conducted. The workshops will be open mainly to the participants and ONLY 5 seats will be opened for the general audience (prior registration will be required). Training and mentorship will help you to improve the effectiveness of the team. During that process, you can develop specific skills or behavior. The training program is determined by the audience, the purpose, the content, and the duration of the program.
STARTUP CLASH
-FEB 2022-
The AgriTech Startup Clash 2022 will be the final event of the incubation program. Startups will pitch in front of the professional jury and will fight for EUR 37,500 prize fund.
- Format: Participants are free to pitch using slide presentations, videos, and audio
- Timing: 5 minutes pitching + 6 minutes Q&A/Feedback
- Language: The teams must pitch in Armenian. However, English is an option, if the team is represented by Repats
AWARDS
Award of EUR 37,000: (max amount of one award is EUR 12,500).
- support will be provided in the form of fixed assets
- winners will sign award winning agreements with the EU Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia
- Awards will be provided in predefined portions, based on specific milestones settled by the winner
JURY
The jury will be consisted of 7 members from partner organizations, the private sector, as well as tech and agro experts. The final list of the jury members will be provided one week prior to the clash.
The event is carried out in the framework of the EU Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) project, which is funded by the European Union (EU) and co-funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC). The implementing partners of the project are the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia. The main counterpart of the project is the Ministry of Economy of Armenia (MoEc).
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