Armenia Focuses on Three AI Development Areas – Deputy Minister
20.03.2026,
17:21
At this stage, Armenia's priority in the field of artificial intelligence is rapid, basic steps rather than developing long-term strategies, stated Gevorg Mantashyan, First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia.
YEREVAN, March 20. /ARKA/. At this stage, Armenia's priority in the field of artificial intelligence is rapid, basic steps rather than developing long-term strategies, stated Gevorg Mantashyan, First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia.
"The government is focused on three key areas: infrastructure development, support for innovators, and expanding access to data for AI applications," he said at a panel discussion entitled "Building the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Armenia: From Vision to Implementation" at the 3rd Public Sector Innovation Conference.
According to him, the state is making efforts to ensure access to modern computing infrastructure and create "AI factory parks" where both local and international tech companies can develop and establish their base.
He also emphasized the importance of building a community of innovators and specialists in the field of AI. To this end, according to Mantashyan, the Virtual AI Institute project was launched, which provides support for experiments and the development of new solutions, including by providing access to computing resources.
"The government is focused on three key areas: infrastructure development, support for innovators, and expanding access to data for AI applications," he said at a panel discussion entitled "Building the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Armenia: From Vision to Implementation" at the 3rd Public Sector Innovation Conference.
According to him, the state is making efforts to ensure access to modern computing infrastructure and create "AI factory parks" where both local and international tech companies can develop and establish their base.
He also emphasized the importance of building a community of innovators and specialists in the field of AI. To this end, according to Mantashyan, the Virtual AI Institute project was launched, which provides support for experiments and the development of new solutions, including by providing access to computing resources.