Creative Tech

For 20 years, Synopsys Armenia has fostered innovation and education, advancing local talent and Armenia’s tech sector through R&D, strategic partnerships, and educational programs, becoming a global leader in semiconductor design and workforce development.

Yerevan’s WCIT 2024 highlighted Armenia’s growing role in the global tech community, focusing on AI and ethics. While panels on governance and medical innovation drew interest, high ticket prices and competing events tempered the buzz around Armenia’s emerging potential as a tech hub.

Armenia's premier tech expo, DigiTec 2024, highlighted the nation's dynamic startup ecosystem and innovations in fintech, education and AI. With new features like Startup Alley and DigiInvest, the event underscored Armenia’s growing role in global technology. Mathew Zein explains.

Despite its sleek and shiny design, Robin is not a cartoon character, and it certainly isn’t a toy. A child-friendly AI-based emotional support robot created by Expper Technologies to reduce stress among pediatric patients, Robin the Robot is first and foremost a caregiver.

Meeting a Nobel laureate is a thrilling experience for any student or young researcher. However, having the chance to encounter not one but 37 laureates at the same time is almost unimaginable, Ruby Davtyan writes about their experience at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.

While Armenia's Central Bank is pushing for cryptocurrency regulation citing consumer protection and market integrity, the government's approved bill on non-cash crypto transactions raises concerns over privacy, economic growth, and innovation.

The health and growth potential of Armenia's indigenous tech industry remains uncertain as the legislation that supports the development of a homegrown tech sector and boosts Armenia's reputation as a tech-friendly country is set to expire this December. As of now, a new draft law has not yet been made public.

Tech is inherently a global market, but what opportunities exist for smaller neighboring ecosystems to collaborate and create synergies? Mathew Zein examines the strengths of the Georgian startup ecosystem and compares them with those of Armenia, highlighting areas of excellence and potential weaknesses.

Armenia has a significant potential to become an international hub for digital nomads and remote workers, however, it remains largely undiscovered within the global digital nomad scene. Mathew Zein explains what needs to be done.

In 2023, numerous Armenian start-ups embraced generative AI, integrating it into their applications. Some even based their entire businesses around generative AI products, while others enhanced existing features with the technology's novel capabilities.