After 59 successful versions of Impact Week in 18 countries, we are thrilled to announce our first Impact Week in Armenia! With our local partners, the Armenian State University and TUMO labs, we are bringing our Design Thinking Training to Armenia’ capital Yerevan, where we will create impact and innovate on the country’s most pressing challenges!

With our two-module approach, we will train a new cohort of Junior Coaches through a hybrid ‘Train-the-Coach’ phase, which includes 4 online modules and two days onsite. The international and local participants will then take on their new roles as Design Thinking Coaches and work together with students and other local participants to find solutions for local challenges. This practical phase provides new Coaches the unique opportunity to directly apply what they have learned while being guided by experienced Senior Coaches.

The innovative and customer-focused orientation of the Design Thinking methodology helps all participants refine how they tackle challenges, and the unique spirit of the Impact Week experience will definitely inspire you to look at entrepreneurship and social innovation from a different perspective.

Not Included

• International flights to/from the local Airport

• Visa and vaccination fees

• Recreational activities

Each participating team will work on one focus area. During the application process, students can indicate their preferred focus area and will be matched accordingly. Teams will then “own” their challenge and create innovative ideas to tackle it—always keeping the Design Thinking methodology at heart.
Preliminary ideas for tracks include:

• Diaspora Engagement & Human Capital Integration: AI-driven diaspora networking, blockchain-based remittance, policy frameworks.

• Utilities & Smart Energy Infrastructure: Smart grid, IoT water conservation, decentralized renewables.

• AgriTech & Digital Transformation of Agriculture: Precision farming, AI-driven pest control, blockchain transparency.

• Sustainable Tourism & Cultural Innovation: AI-powered recommendations, digital heritage, eco-tourism certifications.
  The challenges are in the final planning stage with our local partners and track mentors and are subject to change.

Who Are Our Local Partners?

We are excited to partner with AgentPark LLC, which is the driving force behind the vision of Yerevan AI Park, shaping programs that combine AI innovation, business strategy, and responsible leadership. Through mentorship and training for specialists, executives, and organizations, AgentPark supports business development in international markets, innovation and change management, and customer-centered design. At the same time, the organization is preparing a new generation of talent in artificial intelligence, data science, automation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, exemplified by initiatives such as the Yerevan AI Accelerator Summer School 2025. This strong focus on capacity-building, innovation, and real-world impact makes AgentPark an ideal partner for Impact Week Armenia 2026, aligning closely with its mission to foster sustainable growth and future-ready ecosystems.

We also proudly partner with TUMO Labs, a cutting-edge educational space at the intersection of technology and industry in Yerevan.
TUMO Labs is a next-generation learning and innovation hub designed to empower young adults aged 18 and above through real-world, project-based experiences. Focused on fields such as technology, applied science, and engineering, TUMO Labs provides a flexible, guided self-learning environment that prepares participants for careers in Armenia’s growing tech ecosystem.
What makes TUMO Labs unique is its mission to bridge the divide between academic knowledge and industry practice. This objective is deeply aligned with Impact Week’s vision of nurturing purpose-driven innovators through Design Thinking. Our collaboration ensures that participants not only develop relevant skills, but also gain the confidence and support needed to turn ideas into actionable ventures. We’re inspired by the energy at TUMO and excited about the continued potential of this partnership.