ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence David Tadevosyan received a delegation led by Philip Morris International Vice President for Science and Technology Luca Rossi and Director of the PMI Science Research Center Gurgen Mardoyan.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of Armenia's high-tech and research potential, expanding competencies in the semiconductor industry and microelectronics, advancing research in radio frequencies and power electronics, as well as existing opportunities in biotechnology.
The prospects for the formation of technology clusters and industrial zones outside Yerevan were also discussed, including the creation of an "Academic City." As an environment for the development of science, education, commercialization of research, and industrial development.
Minister Tadevosyan presented the priorities for the development of Armenia's high-tech sector, emphasizing that state policy for the next five years is aimed not only at the development of software and artificial intelligence, but also at developing and expanding competencies in new areas, including biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and microelectronics.
He also emphasized the importance of developing research and computing infrastructure, noting that the state plans to allocate approximately $25 million for the acquisition of computing resources and GPU equipment. Some of these resources will be available to research groups and companies, facilitating the expansion of research and the implementation of new developments.
In turn, Luca Rossi presented Philip Morris's research and development activities in Armenia, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, machine learning, mathematics, statistics, and experimental engineering. He also spoke about the company's expansion in Engineering City, emphasizing the importance of Armenia's engineering and scientific potential, as well as cooperation with the local professional community.
The parties emphasized the importance of developing public-private sector cooperation and strengthening ties between the research and development activities of international companies and Armenia's scientific and engineering community. An agreement was reached to continue discussions to develop potential areas of cooperation.
