Educational and Research Laboratory of Integrated Circuit Design and Modeling

Support Cutting‑Edge Circuit Design Education & Research in Armenia

The ARPA Institute—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 in Los Angeles—has partnered with the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA) to create the Educational and Research Laboratory of Integrated Circuit Design and Modeling. This state-of-the-art lab, was led by expert Vatche Souvalian in collaboration with CISCO and Cadence Design Systems, aims to elevate graduate education and accelerate Armenia’s semiconductor ecosystem

What’s underway:

• Infrastructure & certification: ARPA has provided two high-performance servers and lab workstations/servers and the associated computer systems. Cadence-certified the facility, enabling international recognition and partnerships
• Software & curriculum: Graduate students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard Cadence tools—both for coursework and R&D.
• Expert instruction: CISCO specialist Vahe Yeghyazaryan, an NPUA alum, is leading the faculty training to ensure expert delivery of these programs.
• Modernizing Armenia’s STEM ecosystem: Currently supporting dozens of students, the lab is situated in NPUA’s Electrical Engineering building and is operational.

Why This Matters

• Empowers the next generation of circuit-design engineers in Armenia.
• Enhances global competitiveness by offering Cadence-certified training.
• Attracts international research partners and industry investment to Armenia.

How You Can Help

To fully equip this critical facility with cutting-edge computational hardware and advanced software tools, we invite you to donate generously. Your support will ensure Armenian students receive the best education and contribute meaningfully to global semiconductor innovation.

• Donate online via the ARPA Institute website.
• Send a check made to:

  ARPA Institute
  Dr. Sargis Sedrakyan
  17436 Dusty Willow Ct.
  Canyon Country, CA 91387