My EIF series: Vanadzor Technology Center: Pioneering Regional High-Tech Development
Welcome to My EIF series, a celebration of the inspiring stories and initiatives driven by the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) shaping Armenia’s technological and engineering landscape. In this blog, we will explore the transformative journey of the Vanadzor Technology Center (VTC), founded in 2016 by…
The story of Aram Babayan’s non-surrender
Persist unwaveringly, continually advance, remain unyielding in the face of adversity, and derive fortitude to press onward․ This is the life motto of 21-year-old Aram Babayan. Aram started his career as a busboy, then was promoted to a waiter, then senior waiter, and currently, he…
EIF jointly with UNICEF launches “Gamechangers։ girls for girls” Bootcamp program
Technological education is a crucial part of the Enterprise Incubator Foundation’s mission. In particular, the EIF focuses many of its initiatives on providing tech knowledge and skills to the groups underrepresented in the IT industry, namely women and girls and the youth from marzes. In…
Armenia Workforce Development Activity alumni Alik and Milena encourage their young peers to be bold and love to dream
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) consistently works toward boosting Armenia’s IT/High-Tech industry and improving technological education in the country. As part of its efforts, the foundation in cooperation with partners implements the USAID-funded Armenia Workforce Development Activity. In today’s blog, we tell the story of…
Teen students of EIF’s Technological School share success formulas
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation continuously pursues improvement and greater accessibility of technological education in Armenia, particularly in the regions. One of the EIF initiatives aimed at that goal is the Technological School that the foundation has been organizing for teenagers at the Vanadzor Technology Center…
VTC Summer School Unites over 200 Students from Schools and Educational Institutions of the Region
Summer is not only a time for vacations, but also a great opportunity to learn new things. This year, over 200 students from various schools and educational institutions of Vanadzor came to the Vanadzor Technology Center (VTC) to learn a variety of handy skills in…
EIF in Vanadzor: VTC builds on region’s past excellence to achieve high-tech advance
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation marks its 20th anniversary this year. Throughout the two decades of dedicated efforts, the foundation has firmly established itself as one of the driving forces of technological development in Armenia. Today we take a look at the EIF’s successful efforts in…
War veterans learn Full Stack programming for free at Vanadzor Technology Center
Levon Kirakosyan is in the fourth year of his studies at the Crisis Management State Academy. Just a few months ago, Levon and his father Vahe, a military man, were fighting in the war for Artsakh. Back to civilian life, Levon wants to pursue a…
VTC-resident global firms advance Lori’s development
Armenia’s regions are entering into a new chapter of history with the development of the IT and Engineering industry in the country. The competition with the capital Yerevan in terms of employment and business environment gets substantially more equal if international companies are represented in…
Vanadzor Technology Center is included in the list of most innovative architectural projects in Europe
Vanadzor Technology Center and 2 other projects from Armenia are nominated for the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture, a biennial prize highlighting exceptional architectural works created across Europe. VTC is designed by Archcoop Architectural Studio. By appearing on the list of nominees, the…