16:59 | 16.12.16 | News | exclusive 10028

Armenian startups can take part in Latvian tech contest

Seed round stage startups can apply for Pitch Battle at famous Latvian TechChill event and win a trip to Silicon Valley.

TechChill informed Itel.am that B2B and B2C startups from Armenia too are welcome to participate in the contest.

Applications are open until January 15. The 10 selected teams will be announced on January 19. You can view the details here.

10 best startups, chosen by the professional jury, will participate in the tech bootcamp Startup Wise Guys Pitch Academy, as well as in mentoring sessions on how to improve the product and presentation.

On February 9 the startups will compete in the semi-finals, and the best 5 to qualify will take part in TechChill Pitch Battle on February 10.

One of these 5 teams will become the winner and receive the main prize - a trip to Silicon Valley and meetings with investors there.

More than 30 business angels from Baltic region will attend the final.

TechChill Pitch Battle and Pitch Academy are organized by Startup Wise Guys, the first B2B accelerator in Europe.