Community of Practice of Start-ups and Mentors
The call for Start-ups is now open! More information and eligibility requirements below.
The Community of Practice of Start-ups and Mentors component of the USG Alumni Entrepreneurship Project will utilize the collective skills, networks, and experience of USG Alumni to support local start-ups on their maturation journey. The American Councils office will bring together 18 start-ups that seek mentorship and 18 USG alumni skilled relevant sectors. After participating in a two-day training revolving around the topics of start-up growth, team building and creating communities of practice, the participants will start working together as a community, utilizing their collective pool of skills, experience, knowledge, and talent to the fullest. During the next six months the participants will stay in touch with the American Councils Office, report regularly on their progress and complete monthly milestone surveys. Mid-term and closing events will be held to update and summarize the ongoing efforts of the community. The mid-term event will take place three months after the training and involve 10 guests with high potential to support the start-ups. The final closing event will take place six months after the training and highlight the shared journey of start-uppers and mentors through creation of the Community of Practice, their successes and failures of their business programs and the actions that best supported them in their business maturation process.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a citizen and resident of Republic of Armenia
Be able to communicate in Armenian fluently, English is desirable
Be willing to submit all the required reporting for the project (e.g. weekly check-ins, monthly milestone surveys, post surveys, etc.)
Demonstrate interest in entrepreneurship and being a part of a Community of Practice of Start-ups and Mentors
Have a business/start-up idea in one of the regions outside of Yerevan.
The Project is administered by the American Councils for International Education in Armenia and funded by the US Embassy in Armenia. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed herein are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of State.
Program Contact
Mary Mesropyan
Project Coordinator
mmesropyan@americancouncils.org