On October 14, the innovative educational program “Gamechangers“, implemented by UNICEF Armenia and the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) in collaboration with the Gyumri and Vanadzor Technology Centers and the Co-Creation Labs in Sisian and Agarak, was showcased during the Silicon Mountains 2025 technology summit. As part of its role as a youth partner at the summit, UNICEF and EIF presented a dedicated Gamechangers booth featuring […]
Last week marked the launch of the “Gamechangers: Earth Mode” educational program, uniting more than 350 young people aged 12–24 from all regions of Armenia and Yerevan. Throughout the program, participants will explore the worlds of game development and multimedia technologies, studying key modules in game design, character design, animation, and video content creation. A new generation of Gamechangers has begun […]
Yesterday, the Gyumri Technology Center (GTC) of the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) hosted the opening ceremony of the new academic year for the Yandex Programming School, which also marked the conclusion of the previous academic cycle. The event was attended by Aram Mkhitaryan, Director of Yandex Armenia, Bagrat Yeghiazaryan, Regional Head of Yandex Go in Armenia, and Yeghishe Safaryan, Head of Educational and Engineering Programs at […]
Last week, the Gyumri Technology Center (GTC) hosted the interview stage of the Python programming course organized by Yandex Programming School in collaboration with the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF). From more than 100 applicants, 60 young participants who successfully passed the initial testing phase advanced to the interviews. The selection process is an important step […]
The Gyumri Technology Center (GTC), part of the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF), recently welcomed the Economic Officer from the U.S. Department of State for an official visit. During her time at GTC, she was introduced to the center’s ongoing initiatives, toured the facilities, and met with the innovative companies operating within the ecosystem. The visit served as an opportunity […]
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF)’s Gyumri Technology Center (GTC) is celebrating its 11th anniversary. Founded through the joint efforts of EIF, the Government of Armenia, and the World Bank, GTC became the first regional model for high-tech development in Armenia, setting a precedent for fostering innovation outside the capital. Over the past 11 years, GTC has consistently created new […]
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) and Yandex are inviting high school students (grades 9-11) to apply for a free 7-month programming course at the Gyumri Technology Center (GTC). Starting today, registration is open for the internationally recognized Yandex School of Programming, where participants will study Python, one of the most in-demand programming languages in today’s business world. How to Apply Course Details Graduates of […]
For the third consecutive year, UNICEF Armenia, the Game Changers Coalition, and the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) — in collaboration with the Gyumri and Vanadzor Technology Centers (VTC by EIF) and, in Syunik, the Sisian Co-Creation Lab and the soon-to-open Agarak Co-Creation Lab — are launching the “Gamechangers” free educational program, this year under the theme “Gamechangers: Earth Mode.” The program is funded by the Austrian […]
On August 26–27, the Enterprise Incubator Foundation’s (EIF) Gyumri Technology Center (GTC), in partnership with ArmGate Advisers, hosted a two-day workshop titled “From Gyumri to Space.” The event brought together young participants from GTC eager to explore the fast-evolving world of space startups. Throughout the workshop, participants gained insights into how space startups are created, the stages they go […]
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) has announced the launch of the fifth batch of the GTC Vol.2 Volunteer Program at the Gyumri Technology Center (GTC). For the past four years, the program has successfully engaged youth from Shirak region, creating four generations of volunteers who have contributed to GTC’s daily operations, supported educational and youth-oriented […]
The Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) and the Gyumri Technology Center (GTC) have announced the launch of a 4-month course titled “Animated Series Directing.” This unique educational program will introduce participants to the fundamentals of directing animated films, with a strong focus on current industry trends, studio production workflows, and the stages of script and storyboard […]
