Armenia officially opens its first AI factory
Armenia adopts international cybersecurity standards framework
Armenia expands AI ecosystem through research, infrastructure and investment
Armenia officially opens its first AI factory
Armenia adopts international cybersecurity standards framework
Armenia expands AI ecosystem through research, infrastructure and investment
Developers expect the advanced infrastructure to create new opportunities for businesses, start-ups, research and education. The AI factory complies with NVIDIA Reference Architecture standards. As a result, international technology companies and research teams can move their projects to Armenia and launch them without facing technical
integration challenges
Armenia has officially inaugurated its first artificial intelligence factory. Eleveight AI built the facility in the village of Gagarin in the Gegharkunik region. At present, it is the first AI factory in the South Caucasus to use NVIDIA Blackwell B300 technology
The bill on establishing a list of internationally applicable cybersecurity standards was approved at a Cabinet meeting. Cybersecurity Law adopted by the Armenian Parliament in 2025 was a key achievement and an important step toward strengthening digital security
and cybersecurity
Armenia introduces a framework of internationally applicable cybersecurity standards, setting requirements for critical information infrastructure operators, cybersecurity service providers, and auditors
As examples of progress, the Prime Minister cited the establishment of an AI centre at Yerevan State University and the launch of the Eleveight AI data centre. He also linked developments in the sector to increased public investment in science and higher salaries for researchers
The Armenian government’s focus on AI cooperation, research institutions and data centre infrastructure reflects broader efforts to strengthen domestic technological capabilities and attract investment in the digital economy