High-tech minister, CEA-Leti CEO discuss establishing semiconductor research and chip design center in Armenia

Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan has met with Sébastien Dauvé, Chief Executive Officer of the French research institute CEA-Leti, in Munich.

Tadevosyan shared details of the meeting in a Facebook post.

“During the meeting, we discussed the possibilities of establishing a semiconductor research and chip design center in Armenia, prospects for cooperation with CEA-Leti, areas for exchanging international experience, training specialists, and conducting joint research. Our goal is to develop Armenia’s semiconductor potential and strengthen its position in the international technology ecosystem,” the minister said, adding that they agreed to continue discussions on the concept for establishing the center and its possible operating model.