The American University of Armenia Hosts the “I Create” Business Competition

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YEREVAN, Armenia – On December 12, the Intellectual Property Rights Center (IPRC) successfully completed its 2nd Annual “I CREATE” business competition. The competition was hosted by the American University of Armenia and co-sponsored by the United States Embassy in Armenia. “I CREATE” promotes innovative entrepreneurship among Armenia’s young men and women.

Newly emerging innovators had the opportunity to take part in workshops and receive mentor advice on how to efficiently present and market their business ideas.  Mentors worked with more than fifty participants to further develop and perfect their business proposals and presentations. Participants gained theoretical and practical skills in building efficient teams for developing and bringing into market new products and services. They also learned about the protection of intellectual property rights, as well as developing business plans and presenting their new ideas to potential investors.

For more information about “I Create,” please visit their official Facebook page at Facebook.com/ICREATE.ARMENIA.

Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia and affiliated with the University of California. AUA provides a global education in Armenia and the region, offering high-quality, graduate and undergraduate studies, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting public service and democratic values.