Firebird to Join Armenia’s National-Level Education Efforts to Support AI-Native Learning at Scale, Launches Firebird Labs

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Publish Date: 2026-05-29 14:00:00

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Partnership Formation: OpenAI, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia, and Firebird Labs are collaborating to establish Armenia as a global hub for AI-driven education, research, startups, innovation, and venture creation.
Expanded AI Access: Firebird and the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport are bringing AI access to 50,000 students, teachers, and researchers, enabling the country’s engineering and research community to utilize cutting-edge AI tools.
Launch of Firebird Labs: Firebird Labs, an innovation platform from Firebird, was launched to invest in, incubate, and co-develop high-ambition technical ventures in Armenia, aiming to foster globally competitive companies.
Resource Availability: Participants of Firebird Labs will receive resources such as access to the latest OpenAI technology (Codex and API credits), GPU capacity, mentoring, and structured research partnerships, facilitating technical breakthroughs and company formation.
Global Collaboration: The initiative includes support for students, educators, and researchers to gain competitive global exposure through hackathons, global events, and potential joint investment, aligning with Armenia’s aim to compete with leading AI centers.
Future Focus: The program will emphasize preparing a new generation of professionals poised to shape the future of technology, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI into academic and professional fields similar to institutions like Harvard and Oxford.
Investment and Infrastructure: Firebird’s major expansion plans include $4 billion investment and establishing 50,000 GPUs by the end of 2026, underscoring its commitment to scaling its AI infrastructure in Armenia.
Support from Leaders: Key figures from Armenia’s government and Firebird stressed the importance of education and AI tools in advancing national technology capabilities and fostering a future generation of innovators and leaders.