ArmInfo. During his working visit to Germany, RA Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan met with Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI International Association. The company operates in the semiconductor industry.
According to the Ministry's press service, the meeting discussed the prospects for the development of the semiconductor industry in Armenia, strategic directions for the sector, and opportunities for cooperation with leading international companies and experts.
Ajit Manocha presented development trends in the global semiconductor industry, emphasizing the sector's strategic importance for the global economy and technological progress. He emphasized the importance of developing a clear sector development strategy for Armenia, proposing to organize a two-day strategic discussion with the participation of international industry experts, company representatives, and local ecosystem participants.
Opportunities to expand Armenia's existing capabilities in the semiconductor industry and develop new areas were also discussed. Specifically, the discussion focused on intelligent medical technologies, photonics, semiconductor packaging, and related technology areas.
The importance of establishing partnerships with leading international companies to create new opportunities for Armenia and localizing existing international experience and capabilities, rather than starting the sector from scratch, was also emphasized. In this context, prospects for cooperation with STMicroelectronics, Infineon, and other companies were discussed, as were opportunities for Armenian startups to participate in international semiconductor value chains.
The meeting also discussed opportunities to participate in international events and programs organized by SEMI. Particular attention was paid to the importance of the SEMI International Policy Summit, which brings together representatives of government agencies, leading companies, and academia to discuss key issues related to the sector's development, including skills shortages, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy challenges, and environmental constraints.
The parties also addressed the development of energy infrastructure and the long-term energy supply for data centers, given their importance for expanding Armenia's technological potential.
The meeting resulted in an agreement to continue working on organizing discussions on the development strategy for the Armenian semiconductor industry, establishing contacts with international experts and leading industry companies, and identifying new opportunities for cooperation for Armenian startups. Ajit Manocha expressed his readiness to support this process with professional consultations and networking with international partners.
