Description
Do you have a bold idea that could bring impactful solutions?
The Zartir Fellowship is a year-long incubation program funded by Whitt Family Foundation and implemented by Impact Hub Yerevan. The mission is to empower social entrepreneurs, researchers, individuals, and organizations working in fields including but not limited to maternal well-being, child welfare, domestic violence prevention, animal rights, veterans, disability support, etc.
Impact Hub Yerevan has actively partnered with the Whitt Family Foundation, since 2018, supporting over 100 individuals to develop their social enterprises and initiatives!
Benefits
As a Zartir program participant, you’ll benefit from:
- Targeted workshops aimed toward business development
- Professional Mentorship
- Access to Impact Hub Yerevan’s community and coworking space
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Networking opportunities
- Top participants will be awarded seed funding (up to $1,000 each) as determined by the results of their final pitch.
Who Should Apply?
- Aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and innovators with bold ideas and committed to driving social impact.
- Individuals or teams regardless of whether or not they are registered as a business yet.
- Entrepreneurs and early-stage startups that are committed to attending program activities.
Focus areas include, but are not limited to:
- Maternal well-being.
- Child welfare, including malnutrition and nutrition education.
- Domestic violence prevention.
- Animal rights and welfare (including the management of street animals).
- Support for veterans.
- Welfare of people with disabilities.
If your project addresses a pressing issue outside these areas, we still encourage you to share your ideas. Our goal is to support impactful solutions that make a meaningful difference in communities.
Project Timeline
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026 | 23:59 (Armenian Local Time).
Program Start: April 2026.
Program End: March 2027.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, and the final selection will be made by a jury committee from the Whitt Family Foundation and Impact Hub Yerevan.
For inquiries, email us at [email protected] and follow us on social media for updates!
Brought to you by Impact Hub Yerevan and the Whitt Family Foundation.