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Armenia to House the First Regional Mobile Applications laboratory (mLab) for ECA

06.06.2011

Enterprise Incubator Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the first Regional Mobile Application Laboratory (mLab) for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia (ECA region). Through competitive tendering process, EIF was selected from a pool of more than 15 candidates as a host for the mLab, where local and regional companies, technologists and experts can collaborate to develop locally relevant applications that meet user demands.

ThemLab ECA is funded by infoDev, a donor-funded program in the World Bank’s Financial and Private Sector Development Vice Presidency, as part of the Government of Finland and Nokia joint program on Creating Sustainable Businesses in the Knowledge Economy.

The mLab will be the focal point to increase the competitiveness of innovative enterprises working in mobile content and applications of the region. It will serve as a platform for developing the technical and business skills, personal contacts and relationships needed to build scalable mobile solutions into flourishing businesses. 

The mLab will provide wide range of innovation support services, including organization of trainings, business mentoring, idea generation and matching grants. Its management and expert team will work with mobile application developers in the region to assist them in product development and promotion, connecting them with potential investors, academic experts, and public sector leaders. New mobile application testing environment will be setup as well.

The mLab ECA is planned to start its operation in mid 2011.

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