Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia Davit Tadevosyan met with representatives of technology companies from Estonia, led by Jaan Raik, Coordinator of the Estonian Competence Centre for Chips (KIIP).

The meeting was also attended by Yervant Zorian, President of Synopsys Armenia.

The discussion focused on key issues related to the development of the microelectronics and semiconductor technology ecosystem. In particular, reference was made to the prospects for semiconductor industry development, chip design, fostering innovative startups in the sector, as well as the operational specifics and development opportunities for SML and LML technologies.

Special attention was given to deepening cooperation between universities and industry, modernizing professional education, and preparing high-caliber engineering personnel. The sides also discussed aligning university curricula with industry demands, upskilling and reskilling practicing specialists, and creating new educational opportunities through the introduction of micro-credentials (microdegrees).

The parties touched upon the prospects for developing cooperation between Armenia, Estonia, and other EU member states in microelectronics and semiconductor technologies, emphasizing the importance of international knowledge exchange, strengthening ties between academic-scientific institutions and the private sector, as well as implementing joint projects and initiatives.

During the meeting, the participants highlighted the vital importance of combining the professional, scientific, and technological potential of both countries, as well as developing and executing joint initiatives aimed at advancing the semiconductor industry and microelectronics ecosystem.