Builders of Armenia
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ML Futures

A scholarship initiative that makes high-quality Machine Learning education accessible to talented Armenians, preparing the next generation of AI engineers.

By Technological Education Foundation and Armenian Code Academy
Become part of the mission About the program
In 2017, we launched Armenia's first ML course. In 2026, our first graduates rule AI in Armenia.
Narek Aslikyan
Executive Director, TEF & Founder, Armenian Code Academy
Our story

From 25 pioneers to 100 futures.

2017

We started something new.

ACA launched Armenia's first ML course.

25 graduates started to change the ML game in Armenia.

2018–21

We proved it works.

Where are those first 25 engineers?

They're leading AI engineering teams at local and global companies in Armenia.

2022

We made a decision.

We founded the Technological Education Foundation — TEF. We've provided scholarships for:

  • our compatriots from Artsakh
  • war veterans
  • students from Armenia's regions
  • people with disabilities
  • women in vulnerable situations
2023–25

We continuously perfected the course.

We've trained 800+ more ML and AI engineers since.

We refined it to a 10-month intensive program.

We changed Armenia's talent landscape.

2026→

We're taking a BOLD step.

We start the "100 ML Futures" campaign to make high-quality education free.

Why it matters

Tuition fees shouldn't determine futures.

Every wave, 70+ talented people apply: self-taught developers from Gyumri, graduates from Vanadzor, career-switchers who learned Python at night. They pass our technical assessments but then come the withdrawals.

70+
apply every wave
Self-taught developers, graduates, career-switchers.
Pass
the technical assessment
Talent and motivation are there.
Withdraw
before day one
"I can't afford the tuition""Maybe next year"

We've provided scholarships where possible — full for our compatriots from Artsakh, partial for war veterans and regional students. However, partial coverage still leaves gaps, and talent is still lost.

That's why we started "100 ML Futures": to make talent and motivation the only requirements, not money. So "yes" is always the answer when you have the skills.

For sponsors

Become part of a student's journey.

  1. 01

    Stay close to their journey

    Participate in the student selection process; e.g., support students from Armenian regions.

  2. 02

    Follow their progress

    Every 4 months, you'll receive a comprehensive report on your scholar's growth and milestones.

  3. 03

    Become a mentor

    If both parties are interested, sponsors are welcome to mentor the students they support directly.

Your contribution

ACA covers 30%. Donors cover 70%.

Armenian Code Academy is committed to covering 30% of the tuition. We invite donors to join us in covering the remaining 70%.

$2,330price per student
$700
ACA covers
$1,630
Donors cover

Together, we can build Armenia's AI future and change the lives of 100 students every year.

Become part of the mission

Your $1,630 builds a career that lasts decades.

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Discover the stories of our past scholars and see the impact your donation can make.

Meet our past scholars

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