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YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ On December 1-2, the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) helped organize the Startup Boost Weekend Vol3 at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA). Along with EPIC, the co-organizers of the event were the Armenian National Engineering Laboratories (ANEL) of NPUA and the Catalyst Foundation in cooperation with Support to SME Development in Armenia (EU-SMEDA) Project.

YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ The American University of Armenia (AUA) is proud to share that three startup teams of the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) were among the fifteen winners of the EU4Business Science and Technology Entrepreneurship (EU4Business STEP2) grant competition, announced on November 27, 2018. They are RendChain, COWnet, and Breedge. The first two startups are currently enrolled in the EPIC Fall 2018 Incubator program.

YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ On November 16, 2018, the American University of Armenia (AUA) Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program’s Technology and Innovation Legal Clinic (TIL Clinic) kicked off the first stage of the collaborative advisory program for the startup teams of the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC). The TIL Clinic was established to provide pro bono legal support to EPIC startups in developing innovative projects and products. The TIL Clinic also will serve LL.M. students, alumni, and practicing lawyers as a unique platform for obtaining specific knowledge and skills in the current challenging and rapidly growing technology and engineering sector.

The Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a place for inspiration. EPIC’s startups and entrepreneurs start their journeys with simple ideas and ambitious goals. Through steadfast nurturing, mentoring, instruction and network, they gain confidence and feel empowered to go farther and realize much more. AUA and EPIC are proud to share their success stories.

Professor Michael Kouchakdjian is the newly appointed director of the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center at AUA (EPIC), as well as Professor in the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) College of Business and Economics teaching Management and Entrepreneurship.Dr. Kouchakdjian has considerable start-up and venture experience in both Armenia and the U.S.

YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ On November 9, 2018, the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) hosted Rafi Baghdjian, CEO of IDeA (Initiatives for Development of Armenia) Foundation.

YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ On November 2, Hakob Arshakyan, Acting Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies of the Republic of Armenia (RA), visited the American University of Armenia (AUA) to have a discussion with AUA students. The event was initiated by the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) and hosted by the Speak-up Club at the Student Union. The main topic of discussion was Armenia as a tech-friendly country, but issues related to transportation and road construction were also discussed.

Innovation in Graphics and Film Using Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

Earlier this month, the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) welcomed its 3rd batch of venture startup teams to the EPIC business incubator. During the course of the program, the teams will participate in a 12-week ideas-stage incubation training to shape their ventures, validate their business concepts, and build their respective business models. Having full access to the AUA ecosystem, the teams will participate in workshops, receive advising, and be mentored by seasoned entrepreneurs.

Connecting Consumers & Vendors in Car Rental, Financial Services, and Beauty Industries

Earlier this month, the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) welcomed its 3rd batch of venture startup teams to the EPIC business incubator. During the course of the program, the teams will participate in a 12-week ideas-stage incubation training to shape their ventures, validate their business concepts, and build the business model. Having full access to the AUA ecosystem, the teams will participate in workshops, receive advising, and be mentored by seasoned entrepreneurs.

YEREVAN, Armenia ‒ On October 11, the Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) hosted Magdalena Yesil and Vahe Kuzoyan for an intimate dialogue on their experiences as entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, as well as their views on the entrepreneurial climate in Armenia.