Our Mission
Program Objectives
Support the growth of the technology sector and professions
Provide equal educational opportunities and reduce brain drain
Promote innovation, an engineering mindset and cultivate entrepreneurship
Bridge the gap between education and industry
Equip students with the skills and knowledge to address real- world problems and contribute to their communities
From Armenian community to Global STEM
Program Pillars
Free-licensed and open-source software, hardware
Do it yourself
Made in my region
Made in my country
Imported localized
In Armath Engineering Makerspaces, children aged 10-18 are introduced to
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through interactive
after-school classes, exciting competitions, innovative camps and more.
Developed Soft Skills
Teamwork
Initiative-taking
Critical thinking
Creativity
Problem-shaping
Problem-defining
Problem-solving
Armath Stars
Vahe Asloyan started his journey at the Armath engineering makerspace as a student. He later worked as a software developer at RDesk and advanced his career at Arloopa in Vanadzor. Over time, he became a competition judge and eventually a donor to Armath, supporting the program’s growth.
Vahe Asloyan
Alen Hovhannisyan spent four years as a student at the Armath engineering makerspace. He founded the “Online School” initiative, which focuses on innovating education. Currently, he is studying at the Management & Informatics faculty of the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA). Alen is also the founder and CEO of the Robi AI startup and showcased his startup as an exhibitor at Digitec 2024.
Alen Hovhannisian
Narek Chibukhchyan was a student at the Armath engineering makerspace in Ijevan. He is currently serving in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. Narek created a smart school bell and won in the IoT category at DigiCode 2024. He is the founder of a startup dedicated to automation in mushroom farming and also exhibited his startup at Digitec 2024.
Narek Chibukhchyan
Who were on the frontlines?
Karen Vardanyan
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.
Visionaries behind Nairi
UATE is one of the largest industry associations, uniting 230+ tech companies committed to developing
Armenia’s technological ecosystem. With education and workforce development as one of the core strategic pillars, the Union established and runs the Armath program.
Innovative system for schools by the Nairi consortium․
The mission of the Nairi partnership is develop a level of cooperation between the
“school-university-industry” complex in Armenia that will meet the requirements of the
country’s ICT/IT sector and overall economic development in terms of quality and volume.
