Synopsys Armenia President Yervant Zorian was excited to participate in the 1st EU-Armenia Summit, held in Yerevan on May 5, 2026, and to sign a dedicated Letter of Intent with the European Commission to jointly explore cooperation in microelectronics training and chip design talent development across the European Union’s neighborhood and enlargement region.

The signing was witnessed by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, and António Costa, President of the European Council.

Synopsys Armenia is widely recognized for educating future chip design engineers and for helping position Armenia as a growing hub for innovation and advanced technologies. The European Union’s interest lies in fostering strong partnerships between industry and universities to develop curricula, train specialists, and build durable capabilities in chip design.

Potential cooperation with Synopsys Armenia could be further envisioned including talent development, research collaboration, internships, mobility schemes and partnerships linking research centers and industry with a view to supporting stronger innovation ecosystems in Armenia and across the European Union.

Together, we’re investing in skills, knowledge, and a shared future.