Artbox is accelerating 16 creative businesses in Armenia
Creative Armenia is thrilled to introduce the 16 creative businesses who have begun their acceleration journeys. Artbox Accelerator Program offers these startups an unparalleled opportunity to grow their businesses and make a significant impact in creative industries.
From the beginning of June to the end of July 2024, over eight weeks, the selected teams will participate in weekly workshops and individual consultations as well as carry out targeted assignments designed to accelerate their growth. The lineup of mentors includes experts and successful entrepreneurs with backgrounds in leading companies and institutions such as LEGO®, Parsons, Burberry and others, joining the program from around the globe, including Armenia, France, Denmark, the Netherlands and beyond.
Artbox Accelerator will lead creative businesses in improving their customer engagement, increasing sales, achieving sustainability and more. Upon program completion, up to seven top-performing businesses will be selected to receive grants of up to €30,000 each, enabling them to implement business growth plans developed during Artbox.
The 16 creative businesses selected for Artbox Accelerator are:
- AAA Audio (Music Production)
An Armenian music tech company that specializes in the creation of virtual instruments and the provision of remote recording services. - Actual Art (Publishing House)
An Armenian cultural organization that specializes in promoting artistic excellence and fostering meaningful cultural dialogue through comprehensive publications. - Amara (Music Publishing)
A leading platform in the music publishing industry, helping artists reach millions of users by submitting their products to online stores such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and over 40 other platforms across all continents. - Avetis (Fashion Brand)
A leather craft studio that handcrafts minimalist, unique leather pieces designed to last a lifetime. - Bars Media (Film Production)
Documentary film production studio that focuses on human-centric and impactful narratives. - Cyber Folk (Music Education)
A music education platform that provides offline and online courses in music production, DJ-ing and live performance. - Film Locations: Armenia (Film Production)
A business that places prominent Armenian locations into the music videos and ads of the best Western artists and brands. - HAYFILM CLUSTER (Art Space)
A multifunctional hub for creative arts that fosters local talent in music, visual arts and sustainable production, with a steadfast commitment to inclusivity, innovation and sustainability at its core. - Library for Architecture (Art Space)
A multifunctional space that serves as an independent platform for discussions on architecture theory, presents new ideas and operates a studio for creating models (mock-ups). - Man In Town (Fashion Brand)
Cool menswear proudly made in Armenia that offers modern casual clothing and accessories for men, blending traditional styles with contemporary trends and the spirit of Yerevan, catering to urban dwellers with high creative and commercial potential. - Mihr Theatre (Performing Arts)
A theater that reveals the philosophical depth of every movement by unifying painting, psychology, dance, philosophy and drama arts. - Moov Studio (Animation Studio)
An animation studio that focuses on motion design and creates explainer commercials. - Narine P (Arts and Crafts)
A business that specializes in crafting cross stones and Armenian patterns on tuff stone, offering tourist visits and master classes, and producing tuff-based games like Khaghkar. - Popok Animation (Animation Studio)
A studio that transitions from providing computer graphics services to developing and producing its own animation series and films, aiming to revitalize Armenian animation and represent Armenia internationally. - Proper Studios (Creative Agency)
Based in Yerevan and London, it provides high-impact design and persuasive communications products to help clients measurably reach their objectives. - VINTABILIA (Fashion Brand)
An upcycled sustainable clothing brand that focuses on redefining ethical fashion production through global exploration and dedication to sustainability, quality and creativity.
“We are excited to accelerate this lineup of 16 versatile creative startups. Championing cultural ventures with exponential commercial potential and providing funding for their growth, we redefine the cultural landscape in Armenia, bringing innovation, higher employment in the creative sector and sustainable growth,” said Anush Ter-Khachatryan, director of programs at Creative Armenia.
Inspired by innovative models in business and tech, Artbox is a reinvention of the incubator and accelerator models for the art world — a dynamic entrepreneurial system that supports individuals, projects and institutions across disciplines with potential for success. Through a set of signature cutting-edge programs, Artbox develops commercial viability, audience growth and investable creative products.
