ArmInfo. Firebird has received a U.S. license to export cloud and infrastructure technologies to Armenia. This was announced on his Facebook page by RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, who also posted the company's statement.
The statement notes, in particular, that Firebird, an American company developing cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure technologies, has received an export license from the U.S. government and is announcing its first investment of $500 million in Armenia. "This is the initial phase of a multi-billion dollar mega-project aimed at introducing high-performance AI supercomputing infrastructure in the region. This achievement opens a new chapter in US-Armenia collaboration in the development of advanced technologies, innovation, and the AI sector. As NVIDIA previously announced at the GTC conference in Paris, Firebird will create one of the most advanced AI clusters in the region, powered by high-performance PowerEdge AI servers from Dell Technologies and NVIDIA Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs). These GPUs will enable research institutes, technology companies, and enterprises to scale modern AI models. The launch of the first phase of the project is scheduled for the first half of 2026, positioning Armenia as a regional hub for AI innovation across various industries, with a focus on life sciences, robotics, and space technologies," the statement noted.
It also emphasizes that future Firebird centers will provide robust and high-performance AI infrastructure built on American technology chains and standards, serving emerging markets. "Our goal is to make AI accessible to everyone for the common good. We are building a technological foundation that will enable engineers, researchers, and creative people around the world to work with world-class tools," said Firebird co-founder and CEO Razmik Hovakimyan. He added that these investments are fundamental to shaping Armenia's digital and AI future.
Firebird co-founder Alexander Yesayan added: "We are laying the foundation for a modern digital and AI ecosystem in Armenia that can leverage local talent and attract global innovation. This is an important step toward Armenia's technological future."
Alexander Yesayan emphasized that these efforts reflect a strong public-private partnership between the United States and Armenia and are an example of cooperation based on mutual trust and technological advancement. This partnership was made possible by the support of the Armenian government under the personal leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as the active participation of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and the Armenian Ministry of High-Tech Industry. The joint efforts of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Armenian Ambassador to the United States, and Enterprise Armenia further strengthened this partnership.
This development follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on an Innovative Bilateral Partnership in Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors between the U.S. and Armenian governments in Washington, D.C., on August 8, 2025, further deepening cooperation in technology, innovation, and secure trade. The Firebird initiative reflects the shared commitment of both countries to fostering innovation, strengthening economic resilience and advancing technological progress.
