CONNECT
Connect
A fully immersive environment, where trust is built through collaboration between people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds, in an informal setting guided by mentors and business experts.
a harbor of discoveries
From start through struggle to success
Feel the mix of nature and tech in one place
Over seven days, we will provide you with access to unlimited networking opportunities, panel discussions, campfire talks, investment prospects and much more. Life in the wilderness, where people share the hardships, responsibility and atmosphere of the extremes, has proven to make human connection more profound. SSS ascertains that collaboration between people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds in an informal setting, guided by mentors and business experts, leads to great results. It is absolutely not surprising that the Summit is believed to be “an event where human relationships are built”.
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Seaside Startup Summit shapes dreams of millions
50+countries
150+startups
10K+participants
$100K+prizes
$1mlninvestments
Our Credo
— SSS provides the following key benefits —
Learn
Learn
An atmosphere, where experienced entrepreneurs share their knowledge, experience, resources and aspirations - all in exchange for inspiration from the unconstrained thinking of starting entrepreneurs.
Win
Win
Opportunities for startups to constantly score by participating in the startup battles, acquiring invaluable connections, receiving on-site and off-site investment opportunities - and all that simply by being an active participant of the event.
Have Fun
Have Fun
An unforgettable experience full of fun activities and amazing moments! After a very intense event day, all participants have to do is relax, cheer up and refuel their energy. SSS is all about “working hard, partying even harder”.
Connect
A fully immersive environment, where trust is built through collaboration between people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds, in an informal setting guided by mentors and business experts.
Why Participate as a Startup
Contacts and Networking
Contacts and Networking
Over the course of the Summit, you will have access to over 100 top speakers and mentors, 1.000 participants, 10.000 guests from over 50 countries. The high concentration of like-minded people, who are interested in innovation, is bound to help individuals and companies to strive for the greater.
Funding
Funding
The pitch battles that are organized during the Summit are judged by angel and institutional investors. Additionally, you will be introduced to numerous funding opportunities, among them Seaside Startup Summit’s in-house venture capital fund - Triple S Ventures.
New Skills and Knowledge
New Skills and Knowledge
Being a part of the world's leading micro-acceleration program, you will be able to meet numerous mentors and serial entrepreneurs from all over the globe, all industries and disciplines. They will be ready to hear your pitch and share their insights.
Live market experience
Live market experience
The Summit attracts representatives of over 200 leading local and regional companies, over 10.000 guests, from Armenia and abroad alike. You will have a unique chance to catch them all under the same “roof” and make an attempt to reach out to both B2B and B2C markets.
Additional Visibility
Additional Visibility
SSS is sure to attract attention from local and regional media, providing an opportunity for you to reach broader media streams. By leveraging this chance, you can effectively amplify your brand or cause, generating greater awareness and engagement with a wider audience.
Recruitment
Recruitment
Unlock a gateway to a vast pool of skilled and accomplished professionals, who are ready to share your ideas. You can benefit from their expertise and experience, which will enhance your project's success and help you achieve remarkable results.
Contacts and Networking
Over the course of the Summit, you will have access to over 100 top speakers and mentors, 1.000 participants, 10.000 guests from over 50 countries. The high concentration of like-minded people, who are interested in innovation, is bound to help individuals and companies to strive for the greater.
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Buy TicketWe offer a unique program tailored to your needs
All the applied startup teams pass a screening process. The teams accepted are distributed into either Starter (Idea Stage) or Booster (Early Stage) programs, based on their level of development and field of operation*.
— Starter Program —
The Starter program is created for aspiring entrepreneurs and idea-stage startups. The latter are divided into tracks, based on the industries/technologies they belong to and their field of activity.
Each track undergoes a tailored incubation/acceleration programme, guided by leading mentors and experts of the field. It culminated with the startups participating in respective industry track battles.
— Master classes —
EVERY DAY WILL START WITH A MASTER CLASS (35-40 MIN LONG)
It will be provided by a successful and experienced entrepreneur. Speaker will pitch his/her Startup and will share some tips on pitching in front of real investors. Attendees will also have a chance for Q&A. These sessions can also be attended by the participants of the Booster Accelerator program and general audience.
— BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS —
Workshops are held by business experts who are addressing specific issues
Each workshop is held by an industry expert who examines and explains the key points for each topic, covering from the idea validation to the IPO. Each day there are held maximum of 3 workshops. These sessions may also be attended by the Booster Accelerator program participants and general audience.
— 1:1 Mentorship Sessions —
One on one (1:1) sessions or in other words speed mentorships, is like speed dating.
There will be 5 Mentors and 10 teams who will pitch to each mentor separately. Each startup will get 3 minutes for pitching and 7 minutes for Q&A with the mentor. The Session will be over as soon as all the 10 teams pitched to all 5 mentors. The distribution of the teams will be done by the organizers and selection committee. If the team misses its turn, there will be no other possibility to participate in the other slot.
— Group Mentorship Sessions —
GROUP MENTORSHIP SESSIONS are designed for 5-7 startups and 2-3 mentors
During the session, each team will have 4 mins for pitching, after which the mentors will give feedback and tips. The Session will be over as soon as all the teams pitching. As a benefit, during the Groups Mentorship Sessions, teams can gain knowledge also from the feedback provided to the other teams. The distribution of the teams will be done by the organizers and selection committee. If the team misses its turn, there will be no other possibility to participate in the other slot.
— Campfire Talks —
On top of everything, all the participants of the Sevan Startup Summit have the chance to participate in Campfire talks.
Those are non-formal talks held around the campfires in the squad areas. During these talks, experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts share their knowledge in an interactive informal setting.
— Suggested tracks & Technologies —
— Suggested tracks & Technologies —
Starter Programme teams compete for the top 2 positions in each Industry Track and a chance to go on to the Starter Big Battle. The top team from each Industry Track will receive US$1,500 in prizes. Up to 18 teams will be selected for the Semi-Finals out of which 6 teams will go on to participate in the Starter Big Battle Finals. The finalists will compete for US$10,000 in prizes for the top 3 teams and in-kind prizes worth up to US$20,000.
AGROTECH
FOODTECH
BIOTECH
EDUTECH
FINTECH
GREENTECH CLEANTECH
HEALTHTECH
IOT+SMART CITY 
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
TRAVEL&TOURISM
AR/VR
AI/MACHINE LEARNING
BLOCKCHAIN
GAMING
WEB3
— Booster Program —
The Booster Program has been crafted as an intensive micro-acceleration program for the startups that have an early prototype and have secured some form of angel funding.
The Booster program is delivered by international accelerators, facilitated by speakers and mentors with a hands-on intensive acceleration experience.
The educational tracks of the Booster Program are divided based on the technologies the startups operate in. In addition to the main prizes, the Booster Startups can get a chance to attract about $100k investment commitments by Triple S Ventures.
— We worked with —
Our Booster micro-acceleration program are run in cooperation with leading accelerators.
Main Types of Volunteering
GRAND ENTRY
GRAND ENTRY
This Volunteer team assists with grand entry procedures, requirements and activities. Volunteers help participants with passes and escort them to the event grounds. They also are responsible for shuttle services.
MEET AND GREET TEAM
MEET AND GREET TEAM
The team is responsible for organizing the meet and greet of the international guests, speakers and special attendees, escorting them from airport and/or other transportation hubs to the venue and/or hotels.
CONTENT RELATED SERVICES
CONTENT RELATED SERVICES
Content team volunteers are responsible for the technical management of the auditoriums and campfires. They support speakers, mentors, startuppers and judges by guiding through the agenda and providing content-related information.
DIRECTIONS & ASSISTANCE
DIRECTIONS & ASSISTANCE
These volunteers are responsible for assisting attendees with information and directions around the event grounds. They run the lost-and-found room, distribute the visitors’ guides and agendas and help participants navigate around the camp.
MEDIA TEAM
MEDIA TEAM
The media team is responsible for the content writing during the talks, workshops, and masterclasses. They are also responsible for interviewing various participants, such as startuppers, speakers, and special guests.
Photo-Video Production
Photo-Video Production
These volunteers are responsible for photo and video shooting of various activities during the event. They must follow the agenda and prepare materials, covering each activity.
Technical support
Technical support
The technical team conducts various technical operations, such as warehouse management, parking zone control, beach maintenance. These volunteers also act as a quick response team.
Entertainment
Entertainment
These volunteers work under direct supervision of the entertainment Teamlead and are responsible for the organization of various sport, art and gaming events and contests. They also provide support to the DJs and professional entertainers.
GRAND ENTRY
This Volunteer team assists with grand entry procedures, requirements and activities. Volunteers help participants with passes and escort them to the event grounds. They also are responsible for shuttle services.
How To Apply
— Application —
In order to apply, you will need to fill in our application form. Make sure to provide accurate information: it helps us to provide you with the best experience.
— Assessment & Interview —
All applied volunteers go through a screening process. Accepted volunteers will be invited to an interview.
— Pre-event training —
All the shortlisted candidates pass month-long training. Top applicants are selected and dispersed into working groups.
— Time to work —
Over the course of the Summit, the volunteers support the organizers in conducting the hottest event of the summer!
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Buy TicketHow to reach Sevan Startup Summit 2023 Grounds
— The best ways to reach us —
Shuttle service will be available during the event.
The schedule for it will be available beforehand. Seat reservation will be required.
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You can easily reach the venue on your own.
The exact location will be provided soon.
Parking is available at the venue
What you need to know beforehand
— Amenities at the venue —
Space
Showers
Center
Access
— wEATHER CONDITIONS —
+28
+13
The average air temperature in Sevan during the Summit days will reach up to 28°C during the daytime and drop to 13°C during the nighttime. Consider being prepared for sunny afternoons and chilly evenings. It would be helpful to have a raincoat on your person, as well.
— eNTERTAINMENTS —
Games
— local rules —
PARTICIPANTS MUST FOLLOW OUR CODE OF ETHICS.
Participants who are behaving in a way that could be considered obscene, indecent, lewd, racially offensive, harassing, threatening, objectionable or unlawful shall be deprived of their right to participate in the event, will be removed from the grounds and punished to the full extent of the law.
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Sponsors and Partners
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