Creative Tech

Armenian finally sounds natural in AI. Elen Tovmasyan explores how Podcastle’s new Armenian text-to-speech technology could transform media, education, accessibility and diaspora engagement, while raising important questions about ethics, voice ownership and what it means for a “small” language to enter global AI systems.

2025 may be remembered as a turning point for Armenia’s tech ecosystem, a year of long-term foundations taking shape. Ani Toroyan writes that while these developments open new opportunities they also raise expectations and if the past year was about setting direction, then 2026 will be about delivery.

Young Armenian entrepreneurs are bringing AI, drones, and blockchain into agriculture, developing tools tailored to small-scale farmers. From smart beehives to precision spraying and traceable wool, agritech startups are reshaping rural livelihoods while navigating a small, cautious market.

Armenian startups rarely win abroad through formal “global expansion” plans. Instead, founders reveal the quiet force that actually opens doors, from Netflix to P&G: the informal, trust-based networks of the Armenian diaspora, where shared identity becomes a powerful competitive edge.

From AI-powered diagnostics to digital therapy, Armenia’s emerging health-tech scene is redefining how we think about wellness. Mane Mkhitaryan spotlights Armenian-led startups bridging technology and healthcare to make expert care, better sleep, and mental resilience more accessible.

Marking its 20th anniversary, DigiTec 2025 promises three days of nonstop innovation, creativity and connection. With a global lineup of speakers, AI-driven discussions, investment opportunities, and cultural celebrations, Armenia’s largest tech event is evolving into a citywide festival of technology and imagination.

Armenia’s rapidly expanding iGaming sector has created new opportunities for young professionals, yet also raises concerns about sustainability and ethics. Anna Sukiasyan examines its labor market impact, the social implications of recruitment practices, and the long-term consequences for national development.

Armenian businesses face an uneven digital transition. While some embrace online tools and integrated systems, many remain stuck in outdated practices. Qnarik Baghdasaryan explores the digital divide across size, sector, and region and what policies are needed to build an inclusive, future-ready economy.

Armenia’s tech scene is on the rise, but can schools keep up? Michele Crestani looks at how tech firms are teaming up with universities and why bold reforms are needed to give students the skills to thrive in a digital-first economy.

As tech giants reshape global power dynamics, countries are adopting “tech diplomacy” to stay relevant. From Denmark’s Silicon Valley ambassador to Armenia’s quiet innovation strategy, Anahit Budaghyan explores how tech diplomacy is becoming a transformative trend.