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Our Foundation

From day one, we have operated on a simple model: Education creates knowledge. Research extends it. Entrepreneurship puts it to work. These three pillars drive everything we do.

Our Mission

Strengthening Armenia’s innovation ecosystem by bridging education, research, and entrepreneurship to drive progress in AI and technology in Armenia and beyond.

Our Vision

Transforming Armenia into a global AI and innovation hub.

Our Values

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Strive for Excellence
We are committed to excellence for ourselves and those we work with, from initial design to final implementation.
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Innovate for the Long Term
Innovation is our mindset — we challenge the status quo, dream big and embrace challenges to create what matters for Armenia and the world.
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Build Through Collaboration
We bridge industries, public and private institutions and unite diaspora and local expertise to achieve impact no single organization could create alone.
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Lead With Transparency
We communicate openly about what is working and what is not. Trust is earned through action, and honesty is the foundation of everything we build.

Our Approach

Identify and Develop
We identify critical gaps, design tailored solutions, learn from global best practices and test new models for impact.
Adapt and Prove
We test fast, learn from failures and adapt based on evidence to keep our learning cycle short, smart and cost-effective.
Transition and Scale
We scale what works and transition them to independence through spin-offs or integrate them into core institutional structures.

Our Impact

30
Programs
launched to drive education, research, and entrepreneurship.
3
Spin-Off Programs
developed from piloted initiatives.
26,500+
Beneficiaries
across Armenia and the global Armenian network.
$17.3M
Contributed
directly into ecosystem development since 2017.
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Our Story

In the aftermath of the 2016 escalation around Artsakh, visionary Armenians from across the world and local partners came together with a single conviction: Armenia’s future would be built through science and technology, not despite its challenges but because of them. 


FAST was founded in 2017 to transform that conviction into reality. We operate as an incubator of high-impact initiatives, taking on challenges where paths are not clear and building solutions that become permanent parts of Armenia’s DNA.

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