Innovation Proposals
Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems
Division of Mathematical and Technical Sciences

Establishment of a National supercomputing centre of Armenia

N Investment project title Establishment of a National supercomputing centre of Armenia
1. Sector

IT

2. Project description

The aim of the project is to develop and apply high-performance information technologies for science and society in Armenia and beyond, and to deliver scientifically excellent and industry relevant research in the fields of high performance computing. The vision is to become top regional Center of Excellence in IT with the emphasis on high performance computing, and to enhance and develop close collaboration with private and public sectors.

3. Project implementation period 2 years
4. Project location Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems of NAS RA
5. Project overall cost (USD) 5.400.000
6. Required investments (USD) 4.000.000
7. Own funds (USD) 1.400.000
8. Creation of jobs At the beginning of the project At the end of the project
15 50
9. Payback period 5 years
10. Annual profitability index 1.03 (most conservative)
11. Detailed costs

Equipment – USD 2.000.000
Capacity Building – USD 1.500.000
Maintenance – USD 500.000

12. Offer to investor

35%

13. Contact details

Hrachya Astsatryan, Deputy Director for International Projects of the Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems of NAS RA
E-mail: hrach {[ at ]} sci.am
Tel.: (+374 94) 361138