GOHAR GALYAN

Former Acting CEO at Enterprise Armenia | Driving Strategic Investments & Economic Growth

[EU Armenia @EU_Armenia]

🇪🇺 Parliament approved Autonomous Trade Measures for🇦🇲,which would temporarily remove duties on around 80% of🇦🇲exports to🇪🇺for 2 years.The Regulation should take effect soon,once legislative process is complete.More opportunities for 🇦🇲's farmers & businesses.🇪🇺🇦🇲 #CloserThanEver

[GOHAR GALYAN @GOVARIK]

@Elonstarmiz 18

[Gevorg Papoyan @PapoyanGevorg]

The largest chocolate factory in the region is being built in Armenia
Today I visited Vellar Group’s new chocolate and confectionery plant. Over €120M already invested, with more to come—modern tech, up to 2,000 jobs, and strong state support.

[Gevorg Papoyan @PapoyanGevorg]

Կառավարման համակարգերի և արտադրանքի համապատասխանության սերտիֆիկատների ստացման աջակցության ծրագիր

[Gevorg Papoyan @PapoyanGevorg]

Լաբորատորիաներն ու դրանց համար անհրաժեշտ բոլոր մեքենասարքավորումները թարմացվում են, որպեսզի ԵՄ և այլ շուկաներին համապատա��խան ապրանքներ կարողանանք արտադրել, ստանդարտացնել, սերտիֆիկացնել և իհարկե՝ արտահանել։

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🌍 This November, @tumocenter - the Armenian model of free, future-focused learning for teenagers - is opening its doors in #Mumbai, #India.

Launched in partnership with the SHANTILAL SHANGHVI FOUNDATION, the new center will be located in the newly built Shikha Academy's building, offering free education in technology and design to up to 1,800 teens each week.

From #Armenia to #France, #Portugal, #Germany, #Albania, #Japan and now #India - TUMO shows how Armenian innovation scales globally, transforming lives and building knowledge-based economies. Soon, new centers will also open in the United States, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Georgia, and Kazakhstan.

🚀 At Enterprise Armenia, we see this expansion as a clear signal of Armenia’s ability to create, export, and globalize transformative models.

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🌍🍔Big news: American food icon The Wendy's Company is coming to Armenia.

Armenian Wen Restaurant LLC has signed an exclusive franchise agreement with The Wendy's Company to open 20 Wendy’s restaurants across #Armenia by 2030, with the first opening in the heart of Yerevan.

With more than 600 jobs to be created, the project will act as a catalyst for Armenia’s hospitality industry and raise the bar with global-level service and training standards.

🚀Enterprise Armenia will support the successful implementation of this investment and remain a long-term partner to Wendy’s and Wen Restaurant LLC, ensuring that the project delivers sustainable growth, new opportunities, and lasting impact for Armenia’s economy.

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🚩Philip Morris International is marking a significant milestone in #Armenia with the launch of its new R&D center, dedicated to advancing innovation in [insert focus areas – e.g., electronics, material science, renewable energy, or other relevant fields].

As the newest resident of Engineering City - an initiative by EIF - this center will act as a hub for collaboration with Armenian researchers, universities, and institutions, while opening doors for exceptional local talent.

By deepening its innovation footprint, PMI Science reinforces Armenia’s position as a rising destination for high-value, knowledge-driven investments - signaling growing global trust in our dynamic innovation ecosystem.

🇦🇲At Enterprise Armenia, we’re committed to empowering transformative ventures like this - and ready to support global leaders in making Armenia their next strategic move.

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

Armenia just launched the AI Virtual Institute - powered by @awscloud, @MistralAI, and a bold public-private alliance.

Led by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, this is a strategic leap toward making Armenia a regional AI powerhouse.

- Where ideas meet funding
- Builders meet mentors
- Tech meets global impact

Open innovation starts here.

#EnterpriseArmenia #AIArmenia #AWS #MistralAI #AIvirtualinstitute #AIInnovation #TechPartnerships #FutureIndustries #Armenia2030

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🔥BIG NEWS: $500 Million investment: #Armenia builds the backbone of AI in the region🔥

📢 At @nvidia GTC in #Paris, @FirebirdAI , a stealth-emerged U.S.–Armenia AI cloud company, announced a $500 MILLION public-private partnership with the Government of Armenia to create a next-generation AI Cloud Platform that will define the future of regional innovation.

A strategic move that brings together global tech giants, national ambition, and unmatched local talent - transforming Armenia into a continental force in AI.

This is the future - and it’s starting here.

#AI #Armenia #Firebird #NVIDIA #FDI #Innovation #AICloud #DeepTech #GTCParis #VivaTech #EnterpriseArmenia #Blackwell #Supercomputing

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

New Business Ties with #PolishEntrepreneurs

On May 30, 2025, the Polish-Armenian Business Forum took place with the participation of RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan and Acting CEO of Enterprise Armenia, Ms. Gohar Galyan. The event aimed to promote investment cooperation, strengthen business ties, and foster new partnerships between Armenia and Poland.

The Forum brought together Armenian and Polish business leaders representing key sectors with high investment potential - technology, industry, energy, infrastructure, construction, and agriculture - all of which align closely with Armenia’s national development priorities.

"Enterprise Armenia will continue to build bridges that foster investment dialogue and facilitate practical cooperation between Armenian and international businesses",emphasized Ms. Gohar Galyan, in her opening remarks.

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🚀Advancing Strategic Collaboration: Enterprise Armenia Hosts Netherlands Delegation

Enterprise Armenia was honored to host H.E. Marieke Harriet Monroy-Winter, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Armenia, alongside Mr. Marc Hasselaar, Deputy Director for International Enterprises at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The dialogue served as a high-level platform to present Enterprise Armenia’s strategic mandate, delve into Armenia’s evolving investment landscape, and discuss the country’s increasing relevance for forward-looking international investors.

This engagement reflects a shared commitment to sustainable economic partnerships, reinforcing the importance of cross-border collaboration in shaping resilient and future-ready economies.

#EnterpriseArmenia #NetherlandsArmenia #EconomicDiplomacy #StrategicPartnership #FDI #InvestInArmenia #SustainableGrowth #GlobalCollaboration

[France en Arménie 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @AmbaFR_Armenie]

.@jnbarrot-ն և @AraratMirzoyan-ը համաձայնագրեր կնքեցին արտաքին գործերի նախարարությունների 🇫🇷🇦🇲, մեր տնտեսական կապերի խթանման համար պատասխանատու գործակալությունների ՝ @businessfrance -ի և @ea_armenia-ի միջև համագործակցության, և 🇦🇲-ում @expertisefrance-ի ստեղծման վերաբերյալ։

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

Another opportunity to expend in #Armenia - Coming Soon 🚀😍

The #High-Tech Accelerator - the newest addition to #EngineeringCity - is set to become the engine behind the next generation of high-tech pioneers.

Designed to nurture bold ideas, accelerate scalable solutions, and empower deep-tech entrepreneurship, this state-of-the-art facility offers more than space. It offers opportunity - within a world-class ecosystem built for engineering excellence, industry collaboration, and global competitiveness.

📍 Located in the heart of Yerevan’s innovation district
🛠 Tailored for startups, scale-ups, and R&D-driven companies
🤝 Powered by public-private partnership, with support of Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, the World Bank, the Engineering Association, NI-Emerson, and several other private companies.

This is where Armenia builds what's next.

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🌍Looking for a land in #Armenia to #invest in?

This #guide features all land plots currently available for investment across the Republic of Armenia.

It also includes detailed information on ownership status, permitted use, technical specifications, and development potential - all in one place.

Explore now 👉 https://t.co/WWiXNbVuSI

#investinarmenia #investinreallands #FDI

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

📈 The Armenian #tech sector recorded a 24.5% #growth in the first half of 2025.

This signals that #Armenia’s digital economy is #expanding fast, powered by #innovation, #talent, and #resilience.

Such robust growth elevates Armenia’s profile as a competitive, future-ready destination for tech-driven investments - offering compelling opportunities for both local and international players looking to scale.

🔗 More: https://t.co/OBNJZrvJP2

#InvestInArmenia #TechGrowth #FDI #DigitalArmenia #EnterpriseArmenia #Innovation #Armenia2030 #InvestmentOpportunities

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

Another milestone for Armenia’s startup ecosystem. 🚀

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 by @StartupBlink , Armenia has recorded a 22.8% annual growth in its startup ecosystem and has climbed 3 positions to rank 54th globally.

We are now #ranked1st in Central Asia and are among the world’s top 40 countries in the Software & Data sector.

💪 Armenia continues to strengthen its position on the global innovation map, emerging as a regional hub for research and technology.

More: https://t.co/nL6Pg0R2Fp

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

Another Global Milestone for an Enterprise Armenia's Beneficiary 🚀

@ManychatHQ - the conversational marketing platform - has secured $140 million in fresh funding, as reported by TechCrunch. Backed by a client base of 1.5 million Manychat is revolutionizing how businesses engage customers across TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

Co-Founded by Mike Yan, who is Armenian on his father’s side, the company has also established an operational presence in Armenia, where Enterprise Armenia supported the smooth organization of local processes. From early support to global acceleration, EA continues to stand by companies turning bold visions into global ventures.

#Missionsuccess #hightech #internationalbrands #ArmeniaPresence

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

🎬 Great News for International Film Studios!

You can now get up to 35% of your production expenses reimbursed when you film in Armenia - a new incentive just approved by the government.

✅ Base reimbursement: 25%
🌟 +10% bonus for portraying Armenia and its society in a positive light.

The National Cinema Center of Armenia has already signed memoranda with studios from around the world - and this incentive could be the final push to bring more productions to Armenia.

@netflix @warnerbros @UniversalPics

[Enterprise Armenia @ea_armenia]

➽ By Business’s Side – Speaking the Language of Solutions

Enterprise Armenia continues to address systemic challenges facing investors.

A recent panel with RA Migration Service & @IOM Armenia focused on draft changes to the Law on Foreigners - critical for companies with foreign capital or staff.

🗣 Moderated by Acting CEO Gohar Galyan.
🙏 Thanks to partners for open, solution-driven dialogue.

🔗 More: https://t.co/jkgFbVO19l