Success stories

Himnark co-founder Ruben Osipyan
Armenian tech startup: EU grant opened doors to investment
Armenia
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27/11/2018
Himnark is an online platform that automates the management of personnel contracts and the calculation of salaries. The platform has been developed by an Armenian startup, which employs just 15 people, but is aiming high, helped by an EU innovation grant funded under the EU4Business initiative. The company was founded by Ruben Osipyan and Smbat Petrosyan, who studied together in the faculty of...
Pixomatic co-founder Garik Avetisyan
Pixomatic: EU-SMEDA startup beneficiary aims for 10 million monthly active users in a year
Armenia
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16/11/2018
Pixomatic is an Armenian startup that has developed a state-of-the-art online photo editor, with a unique image-cutting feature. It allows instantly to remove a background from any photo, make it transparent, add different colours and filters, or switch the background with another photo. The mobile app has over 500,000 monthly active users and is available on Web , iOS and Android devices. Co-...
The Cloud Networks team at work
EU4Business grant helping Armenian tech startup to establish presence in EU market
Armenia
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09/11/2018
XCloud Networks fully automates the deployment and management of network infrastructure, enabling companies to own their network stack. This allows them to be vendor-agnostic (i.e. not tied to the products of a specific manufacturer), to reduce capital expenditure and increase stability. Based in Sunnyvale, California with an office in Armenia and 14 employees, XCloud Networks received an...
One of Vigen Mnatsakanyan's bee houses
Regional development boost as new businesses open in Armenia thanks to EU4Business support
Armenia
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10/09/2018
Four new businesses have opened in the Lori region of Armenia with the support of the EU and its EU4Business initiative. The businesses, in the cities of Vanadzor, Stepanavan and Alaverdi, all launched their activities within the framework of the ‘ Boosting Competitiveness of regional SMEs ’ project, co-funded by the EU and the Republic of Armenia. Apitourism and apitherapy Apitourism and...
Artak Petrosyan in his workshop
The tools of success: new souvenir production business established with EU support
Armenia
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07/08/2018
Artak Petrosyan is a skilled craftsman who carves wood, particularly furniture in the city of Vagharshapat, in Armenia’s Armavir region . In August 2017, he started his own business after start-up training from an EU-funded project. Petrosyan took part in the ‘Successful Start’ start-up business support programme organised by the ‘Boosting Competitiveness of regional SMEs’ project, co-funded by...
EU project supports Armenian entrepreneur to launch salted apricot kernels
Armenia
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01/08/2018
It’s been almost three years that entrepreneur Aram Tovmasyan from Lernagog village in Armenia’s Armavir region has been testing at home the production of apricot kernels in salt. Both the business idea and the product are new in the Armenian market, but they have already generated great interest. The entrepreneur has developed a special technique, which allows him to produce a delicious and...
Poultry farmer Taron Yeritsyan
Quality first: EU support helps transform family farm
Armenia
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23/07/2018
Taron Yeritsyan has been engaged in poultry farming in Armavir city in Armenia for five years. Now, thanks to support provided by the EU in 2017, his small family farm has hatched into a fully-fledged egg and chick production, recording double growth. A major contribution to the expansion and growth came from the ‘Boosting Competitiveness of regional SMEs’ project, co-funded by the European Union...
LOOM: weaving Armenian tradition towards export success
Armenia
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05/06/2018
The production of k nitted garments and carpets is growing in Armenia, drawing inspiration from the traditions of generations and from elaborate patterns of dragons and eagles that reflect the rich history and culture of Armenia. One producer of knitted garments - LOOM Weaving - thanks to assistance provided by the European Union, has not only developed its own style that is feminine, national,...
Zhirayr Martirosyan
With EU support, bookings soar at ‘Lovely Goris’ guesthouse
Armenia
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05/06/2018
Zhirayr Martirosyan and Nadejda Sevoyan were among the first people to offer hostel accommodation in Goris in southern Armenia back in 2003, and they have been welcoming guests from all over the world ever since. From the beginning, the hostel stood out with its comfortable amenities, delicious Armenian food prepared by the landlady using only fresh ingredients, as well as its unique artistic...
The new reality: growing a digital startup from Armenia to Europe and beyond
Armenia
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19/04/2018
The IT sphere has grown to be one of the most important industries in Armenia, with its startups, tech entrepreneurs and innovators who believe in a high tech future. One Armenian startup has created the Triple-E Augmented Reality Platform, and is expanding its business to Europe and beyond thanks to the assistance provided by the European Union. Armenia is looking to IT to grow the economy...