About the Program
Green Agri-Tech Startup Clash 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 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).
Objectives
- Give startups an opportunity to meet new people, get in touch with influencers form tech and agro fields, and gain new opportunities for partnership
- 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
Who Can Apply
- Startup Clash targets only science and technology-backed startups (seed and growth 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:
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 sales
- 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.
Application and Timeline
Application process: 15/Nov – 27/Dec-2020
Pre-Selection & Interviews: 27/Dec-2020 – 10/Jan-2021
Final selection and notification: 10/Jan – 24/Jan-2021
Event: 19/Feb – 20/Feb-2021
Pitching Battle
- 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.
Check our participants
SmartSoft
InnoWine enables automation of wine aging & remote management.
Revalcon
Irrigation process control through mobile and web applications using IOT.
2DoSmart
Affordable, modular, and easy-to-use small/middle agro-automation kits.
A’EYE
UAV to help the agro sector to automate all the key activities making them more productive
OGMA INC.
System guides and instructs employees through the quality control process for fresh fruit and vegetable.
AirWorker
System that generates water from the air solving the problem of water scarcity
Dream Tech
Regular counting of the small cattle and monitoring the movement
ZEPPA SC
Digital platform to optimize agro products Supply chain
Garoon Tech
Digital platform for professional agricultural consultancy
MiCoFe
eco-friendly, biodegradable organic fertilizer based on the technology of reusing spent coffee grounds
Awards
Award of EUR 35,000: (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 winners
Winners
Garoon Tech LLC
Garoon Tech develops a digital platform for professional agricultural consultancy – a mobile application connecting farmers with agronomists. The goal is to equip gardeners with affordable access to expert advice
Revalcon
Based on the LORA technology, the entire irrigation process is controlled through mobile and web applications using IoT. It monitors the operation of pumps and valves, collects information from the fields.
MiCoFe
An eco-friendly, biodegradable organic fertilizer based on the technology of reusing spent coffee grounds. It is rich in microbes that synthesize nutrients and growth-stimulating components for plants and improve soil quality.
Jury
The jury consisted of 7 members from partner organizations, the private sector, as well as tech and agro experts.
Raffi Kassarjian
CEO at UATE
Nejdeh Hovanessian
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, AUA-EPIC
Ashot Hovanesian
CEO at Synergy International Systems
Tigran Hovhannisyan
CIO at Gazelle Finance
Arthur Mikaelyan
President and co-founder at AICA
Tiran Hakobyan
CEO at Eco-Fresh Mushroom LLC
Armen Khachikyan
Director of Engineering at IntelinAir
Panel Discussion
Green AgriTech Startup Clash 2021 hosts a panel discussion “POSSIBLE SCENARIOS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRITECH IN ARMENIA. OUR ROLE AND VISION”.
The panel discussion had an Initial Remarks Style. A three to four-minute introduction of the topic with each panelist taking three to four-minute minutes to introduce themselves and their perspectives on the topic. Then 15 minutes of curated questions from the moderator, 10 minutes of Q&A with the audience ending with a summary and thanks.
Garegin Gevorgyan
CEO at SEF International UCO
Hayk Chobanyan
Head of Tavush Region
Arman Khojoyan
Deputy Minister at MoE
Harutyun Poghosyan
General Manager at ACBA Federation
Zaruhi Muradyan
Director at Vine and Wine Foundation
Vardan Torchyan
Green Agriculture Expert at EU-GAIA
Speakers
During the Green Agri-Tech Startup Clash 2021 following speakers provided talks
Andrea Baggioli
International Aid / Cooperation Officer Delegation of the European Union to Armenia
Pascal Bokkers
Team Leader / Project Manager
at EU-GAIA
Victoria Poghosyan
Deputy Minister at Ministry
of HTI of RA
Hovhannes Yeritsyan
Agri-Tech incubator Lead
Vardan Urutyan
ANAU Rector
Karner Alexander
Head of Office at ADC
