ArmInfo. During his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, RA Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence David Tadevosyan met in Munich with the Executive Director of the French research institute CEA-Leti Sebastien Dauvé. The meeting was also attended by the Director of the Enterprise Armenia Foundation Gohar Abajyan.
According to the ministry's press service, the meeting discussed the prospects for establishing a research institute for semiconductors and microcircuit design in Armenia, its possible operating model, the necessary infrastructure, and the potential for attracting international partners.
David Tadevosyan presented Armenia's experience and potential in semiconductor research and microcircuit design, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with reputable international organizations, the exchange of knowledge and experience, and the development of local professional competencies.
The discussion focused on the need to create a holistic semiconductor ecosystem that would integrate scientific and technical developments, microcircuit design, and industrial needs, ensuring collaboration between research institutions, universities, engineers, and international companies.
In the context of studying international experience, the example of the Italian organization Chips-IT, which collaborates with universities, was considered. The potential scale of establishing a similar structure in Armenia, its organizational model, funding mechanisms, and access to the necessary technological tools were also discussed. In particular, the importance of access to EDA tools required for microchip design was emphasized.
Particular attention was paid to human capital development: training specialists, exchange programs with international research centers, attracting experts, and opportunities for joint research.
The parties discussed possible formats for CEA-Leti's participation in Armenia, including expert consultations, training specialists, establishing contacts with international partners, and joint research initiatives.
The meeting resulted in an agreement to continue discussing the initiative's concept, the center's initial operating model, the necessary resources, and possible international partnerships.
