…This program is currently in progress…
Description
The program “Impact Abroad: Supporting Russian impact entrepreneurs in launching their business projects abroad” is designed for five months and is intended to provide support to Russian social entrepreneurs who want to move or start their business activities in a new country of residence.
Purpose and Benefits
The program aims to create favorable conditions for impact entrepreneurs to offer quality goods and services, creating jobs for local people and contributing to the economic development of the host country.
The program will help Russian social entrepreneurs start a business abroad. The program includes training in local laws, regulations and business practices, immersion in the cultural context with a strong emphasis on creating the necessary connections both locally and internationally.
All program participants will benefit from the unique Impact Hub Yerevan ecosystem throughout the year.
Other benefits of the program include:
- Practical, personalized support in each chosen location
- Individual seminars and training sessions
- Individual mentoring
- Networking (during events)
- Individual support in establishing contacts
- The opportunity to work in our inspiring space
- Membership in Impact Hub Yerevan
- Professional networking with over 350 creative innovators
- Online access to professionals from 110+ Impact Hubs worldwide
Deadlines
- The duration of the program is five months.
- Application deadline: February 25, 2024, 23:59 (Moscow time)
Requirements
We are looking for successful Russian impact entrepreneurs with an existing or scaling business. This also applies to those who are planning to start or expand a business in a new country where they have emigrated or are planning to in the near future. If you are ready to bring your product to the market, register a legal entity and operate in Armenia, this program is for you! The criteria are as follows:
- Successful entrepreneurial experience in Russia
- The applicant (or his/her representatives) must be outside of Russia at the start of the program.
- Anti-war values and strong personal purpose
- Business concept for a new location (either new or scaling up an existing business)
- Strong motivation to build ties with Armenia and make a positive contribution to its development
- Willingness to participate in the program in English.
Participants accepted into the program must commit to demonstrating good participation, which includes high performance, conscientious attendance, and active participation in all available activities and courses.
