The official opening ceremony of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 took place on July 26. For the second consecutive year, the event is being co-financed by the Armenian government.

A total of 200 million drams was allocated from the state budget to organise the event in both 2025 and 2026.

Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan delivered welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony, noting that the event, held on the shores of Lake Sevan for the tenth consecutive year, has become a unique platform bringing together people driven by innovative ideas and fostering a technology community.

“Hundreds of talented individuals, innovators and start-ups have participated in this project. This is an initiative of great importance to the Armenian government, which is why we continue to support the programme with strong confidence and enthusiasm,” Hayrapetyan was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry.

According to the minister, Seaside Startup Summit Armenia is not merely a summit, but an environment where new ideas are born, partnerships are formed and the technological solutions of the future are created.

“I am confident that new success stories will begin here and that participants will leave Armenia and Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 not only with vivid memories, but also with new partnerships, knowledge and ambitious goals,” the minister concluded.

Held from July 26 to August 1, Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 will bring together start-up founders from around the world, investors, representatives of venture capital funds and technology companies, mentors, leading industry experts and innovation ecosystem leaders.