ArmInfo. The annual campsite business forum Sevan Startup summit once again gathered investors, mentors and representatives of innovative startups from around the world.
Team Telecom Armenia became the technology partner of the event following the goal to inspire generation of talented youth and strengthening Armenia's position as a technological hub in the region. Hayk Yesayan, Team Telecom Armenia CEO, hold a meeting with the summit participants on the topic: "The future of electric vehicles in Armenia: how to change the infrastructure". In particular, he presented a new product - Team Energy, which is to say, has become a startup within a large company.
"The future of electric vehicles in Armenia depends not only on technology, but also on our willingness to change infrastructure and thinking. Through Team Energy, we aim to create an ecosystem where the use of electric vehicles becomes not only possible, but also preferable. Our goal is not just to simplify the use of electric vehicles, but also to form a culture of sustainable development," he emphasized.
This Sevan forum has played a major role in formation and development of the startup ecosystem of Armenia. It has recently gained international fame and was held in the United Arab Emirates and India under the name Seaside Startup Summit. This year, within the frames of the Summit, Sevan EV Rally 2024: electric vehicles were charged at Team Energy fast charging stations specially set up for the race. The goal of the event was to draw attention to the eco-environment of Sevan and promote the practice of using electric vehicles.
According to Vahagn Rapyan, Director of Sevan Startup Summit, through new events, they are trying to make the summit more inclusive and attract new industries. "Team has been supporting us for several years now, and in two years we have created quite a serious infrastructure that provides Wi-Fi coverage in this vast territory," - he said.
The press service of Team Telecom states that there are 64 Team Energy charging stations located throughout Armenia. The application is used by about 1,000 people per day, and over the past six months, the kilowatt consumption of subscribers has doubled. Charging stations provide a power of up to 160 kW and are designed for electric vehicles of any brand. Using the Team Energy application, you can find the nearest filling stations, refuel by paying with an attached card. Team Telecom Armenia subscribers can pay from their phone number balance. The application is available on the App Store and Play Market.
