Armenian early-stage startup MAquaponics is one of 100 up-and-coming ventures from 52 countries selected to compete in the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Global Finals at Biban 24, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 5-9.

The Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center (EPIC) served as the national organizer for EWC in Armenia. Three Armenian startups, including MAquaponics, made it to the Global Top 250, and now MAquaponics has advanced to the prestigious Top 100.

MAquaponics is a startup that offers innovative systems for transforming animal manure into organic liquid fertilizer, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions in the world. Each year, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from over 200 countries compete for $1 million in cash prizes, as well as millions in investments, support, and publicity. The event features national pitch competitions, bootcamps, and the Global Finals, which attract top investors.

In recent years, Armenia has seen promising growth in Agritech startups, including ventures like aygi.ai, Cosmofood, and Hoviv.

In related news, Meline Bilbulyan, co-founder of MAquaponics, will be a speaker at the upcoming Startup Huddle organized by EPIC on October 25. You can find more information about the event here.

EPIC, the American University of Armenia’s on-campus startup incubator, supports AUA students, alumni, and other entrepreneurs in taking their ventures from concept to success. It provides a comprehensive ecosystem, including state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative spaces, programs, events, and a robust network of mentors, advisors, and investors.