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A community of problem solvers

Engineering makerspaces for kids aged 10 to 18, free of charge, in every region of Armenia since 2011.

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650+makerspacesacross Armenia and abroad
17,000Armathians today130,000 reached since 2011
51%of alumnigo on in STEM
50%+of Armenia's schoolshave an Armath makerspace

We teach an engineering mindset, not tools

Tools change, but the mindset doesn't. The robotics, programming, CNC and 3D printing tools Armathians use today will be replaced within a decade. What lasts is the ability to notice a real problem and solve it.

How every project works
  1. 01Notice a real problem
  2. 02Break it down
  3. 03Build a solution
  4. 04Test it
  5. 05Iterate and repeat

What Armath is built on

Five pillars behind every makerspace.

  1. Open source at its core

    Hardware and software developed and made in Armenia, open to everyone. What one Armathian builds becomes a resource for the next.

  2. Armathian made

    If you can build it, build it. Armathians make their own parts, robots and tools.

  3. Real challenges, not simulations

    Projects start with something in an Armathian's own school or town: a bell that doesn't work, a field that needs water, a street with no light.

  4. Trainers train, then hand off

    Experienced trainers prepare local ones, then step back. Each makerspace ends up run by people from its own community.

  5. Strengthening Armenia and its communities

    Armath opened in border and rural villages first. The aim is for young engineers to build their futures where they grew up.

Founded by the late Karen Vardanyan, who turned Armath from an idea into a national program.

Our mission

Today's toolkit

These are the tools Armathians use right now to solve real problems. They will keep changing. The method stays.

Basic programming

Games, animations and physics in Aghves (Scratch), then algorithms and math in Kria (Turtle).

Robotics

From simple kits and line-followers to SERob robots that track lines, detect and sort objects, and avoid obstacles.

3D modeling and printing

How printers work, modeling in FreeCAD and OpenSCAD, and printing real parts.

CNC laser and drilling

Vector design in Inkscape, then cutting and drilling objects on computer-controlled machines.

Additional programs

Advanced programming

C/C++ with Arduino, Python with Raspberry Pi

Armath Airborne (UAV)

From schematic models to copter assembly

Electronics

Circuits for robots and IoT devices

Where Armathians test what they build

Competitions, camps and an expo, every year. Armathians bring real projects, face other teams and come back more independent and sure of what they can do.

ArmRobotics, photo 8
Since 2008

ArmRobotics

National robotics championship

Armenia's oldest and largest robotics national championship. Each year has one theme, such as Smart City or Robots on Mars. Teams aged 10–13 and 14–18 design and build autonomous robots to meet it, on Raspberry Pi, Arduino or SERob, with parts they model, print and cut themselves. Regional rounds lead to a national final in Yerevan, where a jury scores every robot on the field.

Drones built by Armathians hanging over the DigiTec stand
Since 2011

DigiTec

Armenia's largest tech expo

Armenia's largest technology event, run by UATE since 2005. Every autumn, Armathians present their projects at their own booth to officials, international experts and industry leaders. The expo draws more than 30,000 visitors and 200 exhibiting companies.

Techno Camp, photo 9
Since 2013

Techno Camp

Summer engineering camp

About two weeks every summer at a resort area such as Dilijan. Mornings are team engineering: Arduino circuits, sensors, and building and programming robots. The rest of the day is folk dance, survival skills, hiking and sport. Armathians camp alongside Diaspora kids and peers who have never been to a makerspace. The camp ends with a line-following robot competition. Join by contacting us at info@armath.am

DigiCamp participants coding together at a table
Since 2013

DigiCamp

Startup camp for teens

A ten-day summer camp for teens who already have a tech idea. They hear from leaders of Armenia's tech sector, get mentoring from entrepreneurs and work in teams to turn their idea into a business plan. On the last day they pitch, and the best ideas win awards. Between sessions there's first aid, climbing, folk dance and time outdoors.

Two DigiCode participants coding on a laptop
Since 2015

DigiCode

Applied programming competition

An applied programming competition in three categories: virtual laboratories that explain a STEM topic, computer games, and device integration in Python or C++. KTurtle and Python olympiads run alongside it to find the best algorithms. Regional rounds lead to a national final judged by people from Armenian tech and game companies. It has been international since 2021, when 748 students from Armenia, Georgia and India applied.

Engineering Design & Modeling winners holding their models
Since 2016

Engineering Design & Modeling

Design and fabrication contest

A competition for Armathians who design and make physical things. They model parts and mechanisms in FreeCAD, OpenSCAD or Inkscape, then produce them on 3D printers and CNC machines. The jury judges both the idea and the finished object.

Europe Day

Global Occasions

Guests, visits and open days

Armath students take part in local competitions and events beyond those organized by UATE, showcasing their skills and bringing home awards and prizes.

Inside the Makerspaces, photo 1

Inside the Makerspaces

The students and their projects

Armath Makerspaces welcome local and international delegations, school groups, and other visitors. Students introduce their projects and share what they’ve created.

Achievements

Stars

Where Armathians go next. Many go on to universities and startups. Many come back to mentor the next generation.

Yurik Minasyan

Yurik joined Armath in 2019. In 2023, he participated in the DigiTec, DIGI.code, and WRO competitions, followed by the FRC and CSF competitions in 2025. In 2026, he worked on an MIT application portfolio and a cybersecurity project, continuing to develop his technological knowledge and skills.

Ashot Baghdasaryan

Ashot is a former Armath student, a graduate of Real School, and the founder of Bonel. The startup combines environmental awareness with engineering innovation by developing machines that transform used plastic bottles into 3D-printing filament.

Vahe Aloyan

Vahe began his journey as an Armath student and later became a programmer, working at RDesk and Arloopa. Alongside his professional career, he continued to grow in the technology sector by participating in competitions and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Alen Hovhannisyan

Through Armath, Alen turned his interest in technology into practical experience. He founded the Online School initiative and the Robi AI startup. He also participated in DigiTec 2024, presenting his work and ideas.

Narek Chibukhchyan

Narek began his career as a programmer, combining his interest in technology with practical work experience. He participated in the IoT category of DigiCode 2024 and founded his own manufacturing initiative, continuing to develop his professional skills and expertise.

Awards

Armathians on the world stage. Our students compete in international robotics and engineering championships, and many return with awards. What they learn there comes back to every lab.

  1. Most Promising EdTech 100 from CIS Region

    HolonIQ · 2020 and 2021 Russia & CIS EdTech 100

  2. Best Provider of IT Education Award

    GITI-2016 · Georgian GITI Innovations

  3. WITSA Sustainable Growth Award

    WCIT 2016 · World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance

  4. Best IT Project in Armenia

    Eurasian Economic Union

  5. Nokia Award

    Eurasian Week International Forum 2018

In every region of Armenia, and beyond

From the start, Armath went to border and rural regions first, not only the capital. Each region has coordinators who help Armathians and trainers find a makerspace.

Armenia

Yerevan

44 makerspaces, including 3 UAV makerspaces

Beyond Armenia

Armath around the world

Armath’s reach extends well beyond Armenia. Through Armath Global, the network has grown into an international community of engineering makerspaces in several countries, all connected by a shared mission: to give young people the tools, skills, and confidence to become the next generation of problem solvers.

Two ways to join

Join as a student

  • For ages 10 to 18, from any background
  • No experience needed: levels go from beginner to advanced
  • Your regional coordinator helps you find the nearest makerspace
Contact a coordinator

Join as a trainer

  • About 6 hours of teaching a week, over 2 or 3 days
  • An after-school club at a partner school
  • Programming, robotics, microcontrollers, 3D modeling, and the printer, CNC and laser machines

To apply, send us an email at info@armath.am

No makerspace near you?

Start one in your community.

  1. Organize a local fundraising campaign
  2. Find a donor
    or sponsor
  3. Ask your school or municipality to host it
  4. Contact Armath for guidance along the way
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Our mission

Karen Vardanyan

Karen Vardanyan

Founder of Armath · 1963–2020

Karen Vardanyan was the mastermind behind the Armath Engineering Makerspaces, turning an ambitious vision into a cornerstone of Armenia’s educational and technological future.

As the CEO of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), Karen dedicated himself to creating opportunities for young Armenians to explore engineering, robotics, and programming through hands-on learning.

His leadership was pivotal in transforming Armath from an idea into a nationwide program, establishing hundreds of makerspaces that have reached thousands of students. Karen believed in empowering the next generation to become creators and innovators, driving Armenia toward a brighter technological future.

Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE)

Armath is run by the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises.

UATE is Armenia's technology association and the center of its high-tech ecosystem. Its mission is to grow Armenia's tech sector and modernize the country's science and technology.

UATE works on four fronts:

  1. Business Ecosystem DevelopmentFostering a supportive environment for business growth through collaboration and innovation.
  2. Education & WorkforceDevelops educational programs and contributes to preparing professionals for the technology sector.
  3. International Market DevelopmentLinking Armenian tech companies to global markets through international delegations.
  4. Utilization of TechnologiesPromoting the adoption of advanced technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.

Founded in 2000, UATE now has more than 300 member companies, making it one of Armenia's oldest and largest business associations. UATE also organizes every Armath event.

Explore UATE

Built by the Nairi consortium

Armath's technology is developed by the Nairi consortium. Its mission is to bring schools, universities and industry closer together.