Participants in the Ucom Fellowship incubation program, run by Impact Hub Yerevan with Ucom’s support, visited Ucom Headquarters and met with the company’s General Director, Ralph Yirikian.
During the meeting, Yirikian shared his experience in leadership and entrepreneurship, reviewed the teams’ progress, discussed the challenges they face and their growth opportunities, and offered practical advice tailored to each team’s current needs.
The Ucom Fellowship is being held for the third consecutive year. It supports early-stage teams, startups and entrepreneurs in Armenia that are developing technology-based solutions to environmental challenges.
“A good idea is an important starting point, but it becomes a source of real change only when the people behind it are ready to test it, develop it and take responsibility for the results. At Ucom, it is especially important for us to see technology used not only to advance business, but also to help address environmental challenges,” said Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom.
Over the eight-month program, Impact Hub Yerevan guides participants through the incubation process, helping them validate ideas, strengthen business models and develop prototypes or Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). The program includes tailored training, one-on-one mentoring, expert consultations, networking opportunities, and access to Impact Hub Yerevan’s entrepreneurial community and workspace.
Ucom professionals are also involved as mentors, giving participants practical feedback and industry insight.
Nazareth Seferian, Chief Executive Officer of Impact Hub Yerevan, said the Ucom Fellowship provides participants with the space, knowledge and professional support needed to turn an early-stage idea into a more viable solution. He added that meetings like this with Ucom bring extra value by giving teams direct access to experienced business leaders and practical feedback.
At the end of the Fellowship, the teams will present the solutions they have developed during the program. The three strongest ideas will receive financial awards to support their further development.
Ucom is one of Armenia’s leading providers of convergent telecommunications services. The company offers modern digital solutions in fixed and mobile communications, internet and television, delivering fast, reliable and high-quality services to subscribers. Ucom is building an integrated digital ecosystem focused on customer experience, network quality and technological leadership. The expansion of its 5G network, international technology partnerships and sustainable development initiatives position the company not only as a telecom operator, but also as a key contributor to Armenia’s digital advancement.
Founded in 2016, Impact Hub Yerevan is part of the global Impact Hub network, which includes more than 110 hubs worldwide. The organization supports entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers through incubation programs, educational opportunities, professional networks and a collaborative community. Since its launch, Impact Hub Yerevan has implemented more than 40 programs and organized over 500 educational sessions and events. Its community now brings together more than 350 members working on more than 100 projects across Armenia.
