ArmInfo. The Armenian branch of the U.S.-based Microchip Technology has received an export license from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This authorization grants the local office access to a range of advanced semiconductor design technologies and equipment.
According to a company statement provided to ArmInfo, the license will enable Microchip Technology's engineering team in Armenia to participate in the development of cutting-edge FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) technologies. It also permits them to work with specific technology categories tightly regulated under U.S. export control laws.
The company representatives noted that securing the license underscores the Armenian subsidiary's compliance with rigorous U.S. export controls, while unlocking new opportunities for high-tech engineering initiatives within the country. Armenia's Minister of High-Tech Industry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, hailed the decision as a major step toward strengthening Armenia's position in the global semiconductor value chain. He emphasized that the license will expand the role of Armenian specialists in the design, development, and verification of advanced microchips.
The ministry also noted that securing this license is a practical milestone stemming from U.S.-Armenia cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors, building upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two nations in August 2025.
Microchip Technology has been operating in Armenia since 2023, following the acquisition of Instigate Semiconductor. The company currently has offices in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, and Ijevan. Since entering the Armenian market, the company's local staff has increased by 43%. The company's main activities include hardware and software development, applied engineering, and customer support within the FPGA business. The company is a member of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).
