The Ministry of Technology and Industry discussed the possibility of implementing joint programs with the French research institute CEA-Leti

 Tuesday, September 8 2026 13:04:35
The Ministry of Technology and Industry discussed the possibility of implementing joint programs with the French research institute CEA-Leti

ArmInfo. Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia David Tadevosyan received representatives of the French research and technology institute CEA-Leti, led by Mikael Chagaspanian, Executive Vice President for Technological Strategic Partnerships.

France`s leading research institute CEA-Leti is considering cooperation with Armenia.
 Monday, September 7 2026 20:52

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Economy held discussions with the French research and technology institute CEA-Leti on cooperation in the fields of microelectronics, semiconductors, photonics, digital technologies, and research and development (R&D).

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Papoyan discussed cooperation in digital technology and AI with World Bank representatives.
 Monday, September 7 2026 20:48

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan held a brief meeting with Sangbu Kim, World Bank Vice President for Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, as part of the 15th Annual Investment Forum held in the UAE.

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The Ministry of Technology and Industry discussed new areas of cooperation with the World Bank
 Friday, September 4 2026 11:33

ArmInfo. Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of Armenia, received representatives of the World Bank (WB).

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Over 200 teenagers from 15 countries participate in annual TUMO camp  with Team support 
 Monday, August 31 2026 17:02

ArmInfo.TUMO Camp 2026 was held in Armenia with the support of Team Telecom Armenia.

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The Armenian Ambassador reviewed the activities of the Technopark of the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology
 Monday, August 24 2026 20:46

ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to Georgia Ashot Smbatyan visited the Technopark of the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), where he met with the agency's director, Avtandil Kasradze.

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The U.S. shares its experience in AI application and automation with  Armenia
 Thursday, August 20 2026 14:36

ArmInfo.  As part of a U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program (PFP)  reciprocal project, Vladimir Karyan, Head of Operational Risk  Management at Acba Bank and PFP alumnus, and Dr. Mariofanna Milanova,  Professor of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas, Little  Rock, brought their expertise in AI applications, agentic AI, and  fintech to Armenia,  reported by the US Embassy in Armenia. 

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Rwanda interested in expanding technological cooperation with Armenia
 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:53

ArmInfo.  Rwanda is interested in expanding technological cooperation with Armenia, as stated by the newly appointed Rwandan Ambassador to Armenia Joseph  Nzabamwit during a meeting with Acting Deputy Minister of High-Tech  Industry Gevorg Mantashyan.

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US Embassy in Armenia: Firebird AI factory  is a tangible example of  the growing U.S.-Armenia partnership
 Monday, August 10 2026 17:06

ArmInfo.A major new chapter in Armenia’s AI development begins with the opening of the Firebird AI factory, as noted in a statement  issued by the U.S.   Embassy in Armenia, posted on its official Facebook page.

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ANC In digital age, sovereignty is ensured not only by military, but  also by diversifying artificial intelligence production
 Monday, August 10 2026 10:59

ArmInfo.  The opening of the Firebird AI plant in Hrazdan and the deployment of the highly  powerful NVIDIA Blackwell/Rubin infrastructure (18 MW currently, 300  MW in the future) is truly a significant achievement, allowing  Armenia to take a truly prominent place on the global technological  map. Levon Zurabyan, Deputy Chairman of the Armenian National  Congress, wrote about this on his Facebook page.

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RA Ministry of High-Tech Industry discuss possibility of implementing  joint initiatives with Kazakhstan
 Monday, August 10 2026 10:57

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry David Tadevosyan met with Kazakhstan's Deputy  Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital  Development Zhaslan Madiyev.

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Armenia and Kazakhstan discuss prospects for cooperation in  technology
 Monday, August 10 2026 10:41

ArmInfo. Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister  and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development  Zhaslan Madiyev.

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Tatev Aslanyan appointed Deputy Minister of  RA High-Tech Industry 
 Friday, August 7 2026 17:29

ArmInfo. By the decision of Prime Minister Pashinyan, Tatev Aslanyan has been appointed Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia. Aslanyan holds a degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands).

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Investment program for initial phase of AI plant construction totals  $150 Million, with around $70 mln already utilized
 Saturday, August 1 2026 14:42

ArmInfo.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Eleveight AI plant in Gagarin,  Gegharkunik Province, which is the first artificial intelligence  development plant in Armenia and the South Caucasus utilizing NVIDIA  Blackwell B300 technology.

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Ambassador: Armenia  can secure an  important position on  global  tech map
 Friday, July 31 2026 18:19

ArmInfo Armenia has significant potential in high technology and artificial intelligence and can take a significant place on the global technology map. This  was stated by Indian Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Sinha, who  is concluding her mission in Armenia, during a meeting with Armenian  Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan.

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Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: Effective combination of agriculture and  advanced technologies is crucial for modern agricultural sector  development
 Friday, July 31 2026 13:48

ArmInfo.  The effective integration of agriculture and advanced technologies is a vital  prerequisite for the development of the modern agricultural sector.  This was stated by Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech  Industry of Armenia, during his speech at the Sevan AgriTech Summit,  held as part of the Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026.

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Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: The Firebird project will create new opportunities for the scientific research community, startups, high-tech companies, and the public sector
 Tuesday, July 28 2026 19:51

ArmInfo. The strategic project implemented by Firebird will create new opportunities for the scientific research community, startups, high-tech companies, and the public sector.

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10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicks off on shores of Lake  Sevan
 Monday, July 27 2026 11:43

ArmInfo. The 10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicked off on the shores of Lake Sevan on July 26, bringing together startups from around the world, investors,  representatives of venture capital funds and technology companies,  mentors, leading industry experts, and innovation ecosystem leaders.

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High-Tech Ministry and UNDP launch  mass tech education program
 Friday, July 24 2026 16:06

ArmInfo.The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office, is launching the "Mass Training" program for 1,300 participants in Yerevan and the regions.

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Green technology educational center to be built in Akhuryan
 Thursday, July 23 2026 13:27

ArmInfo.  A new educational center will be built in Akhuryan, Shirak Province, to serve as a  green technology hub. The corresponding decision was made at a  government meeting on July 23.

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COP17 opportunity to present country`s technological and innovative  potential to international partners - Gevorg Mantashyan
 Friday, July 17 2026 10:42

ArmInfo.  Hosting COP17 is an important opportunity for Armenia not only to organize a high-level international event but also to present the country's technological  and innovative potential to international partners. This was stated  by Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of  Armenia, during a meeting with Aram Meymaryan, Deputy Minister of  Environment of the Republic of Armenia.

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