A Memorable Moment for France-Armenia Cooperation
During President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Yerevan, our Founder and CEO Dr Robin Vicken Ohannessian had the privilege of meeting him alongside leaders from Armenia’s business, technology, and innovation communities.
The visit represented an important milestone in the growing relationship between France and Armenia, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, education, healthcare, and economic development.
Launching French Tech Yerevan
French Tech Yerevan was established to strengthen collaboration between the French and Armenian innovation and tech ecosystems.
As part of the global French Tech network, the organization aims to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors, corporations, and innovation leaders while creating new opportunities for cross-border partnerships and business development.
The launch brings together a diverse community of innovators committed to accelerating Armenia’s technology and startup ecosystem while strengthening ties with France and Europe.
Our objectives include:
- Supporting entrepreneurship and startup growth
- Facilitating international business opportunities
- Promoting innovation and technology cooperation
- Connecting Armenian and French ecosystems
- Attracting investment and talent
- Showcasing Armenia as an emerging innovation hub
Why Armenia’s Innovation Ecosystem Matters
Armenia has become one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems in the region.
The country benefits from a strong engineering tradition, a growing startup community, world-class talent, and an active global diaspora. These assets create significant opportunities for technology development, digital transformation, and international collaboration.
As Armenia continues its modernization journey, innovation will play a central role in driving economic growth, competitiveness, and resilience.
Initiatives such as French Tech Yerevan help create the networks, partnerships, and knowledge exchange needed to accelerate this progress.
