Government to allocate 37.3 billion AMD for development of high-tech sector in 2026

Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan presented the programs envisioned under the 2026 state budget to lawmakers on October 28.

He gave a detailed presentation of his ministry's actions for 2026 during a joint committee hearing in parliament about the 2026 budget bill. 

A total of 37.3 billion drams will be allocated for the development of the high-tech sector under the 2026 state budget, with 31.2 billion drams allocated for the implementation of 4 budget programs, which will consist of 16 activities. This amount does not include the budgets for the defense and space sectors, which will be presented at a later date.

Minister Hayrapetyan stated that the program for the development of the high-tech industry ecosystem and market includes an allocation of 21.1 billion drams.

8 billion 82.2 million drams is allocated for the implementation of the Digital Transformation Process.