Grant
Grant for Establishing a Pre-seed Support Platform for MVP Development and Validation in Armenia
Apply by Jun 17, 2026
About
A grant program aimed at establishing a pre-seed support platform for startups in Armenia, providing financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help early-stage companies develop and validate their minimum viable products (MVPs).
Benefits
- 💰Financial SupportUp to €7,500 per startup for MVP development and validation
- 🎓Mentorship ProgramAccess to mentoring and business support
- 🌐Network AccessNetworking opportunities with industry stakeholders
- 📈Investment Readiness SupportSupport for preparing startups for investment
- 🎯Milestone-Based GrantsTotal programme budget of €330,000 available for distribution
Eligibility Criteria
- Legally registered organisations in Armenia
- Experience in startup incubation or acceleration
- Experience in grant management
- Experience in innovation ecosystem support
- Capability for transparent selection processes
- Strong financial management
- Monitoring and evaluation systems
Participation Commitments
- Project duration of up to 24 months
- Minimum 15% co-financing required
- Must design and manage the startup support platform
- Conduct merit-based selection of startups
- Provide mentoring and business support
Target Region
Armenia
Target Sector
All sectors
EU4Innovation East Programme