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If you’re building a startup — from idea to scaling — and ready to level up. If yes, then Digital Startup Awards — your gateway to the global stage!

This is not just a competition, but a full support program for founders ready to grow, learn, and attract investment. You will gain access to international expertise, investment opportunities, and a global partner network. They’ll help you strengthen your business model, attract investment, and expand into new markets.

Tracks

Best Startup Project
- Compete for the title of the best startup across 8 countries and attract direct investment.
Incubation
- Have an idea but don’t know how to move it forward? This program is for you!
Acceleration
- Ready to scale and expand into new markets? Join the acceleration track!

Why Join?

Total prize fund: $1 000 000
Prize Fund:
- 1st place — $40,000
- 2nd place — $25,000
- 3rd place — $15,000
Your idea – on the international stage
- Tell the world about your project and stand out on a regional platform that unites the brightest minds of the region.
Funding for growth
- Investment and resources to take your idea to the next level.
Workshops
- Support from practitioners who’ve already gone from idea to global success.
Scaling and growth
- Enter new markets and gain the tools and knowledge for your next stage of development.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups at the idea stage, with an MVP, or early sales. Founders/startups must be from one of the eligible countries. Startups from any industry are welcome.
Registered in one of these 8 countries:
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

For more information, visit Startup Base.