On the second day of the event, the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA) served as the host institution.

Since the launch of LISS24, the three participating Armenian universities, NPUA, NUACA, and ANAU have jointly designed and implemented pilot programs focused on generating innovative business ideas and enhancing B2B sales. These pilot initiatives mainly differed in the format of the internal competitions held at each university.

Lida Aghajanyan, Responsible for subject-matters of academic affairs, NPUA:

“These pilot programs will be refined and improved with the support of European partners. Armenian business organizations will also be involved to align the content with labor market demands. There is a prospect of integrating these programs as elective courses into the full curriculum at the Polytechnic University.”

According to the project coordinator from Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS), Finland, it is almost impossible to learn these skills through lectures alone, practical application is essential, as well as the use of more innovative teaching methods.

Arto Kuuluvainen, LISS24 Coordinator at TUAS, Finland:

“We are building familiarity and trust with one another, which is also one of the fundamental elements of both B2B sales and innovation. Our goal is to transfer our knowledge and competencies to Armenian and Georgian universities, particularly in areas related to B2B sales and innovative skills. We also plan to establish sales laboratories in both Armenia and Georgia.”

Lida Aghajanyan adds that the B2B laboratory currently being set up, with the equipment procurement process already completed, will also provide the opportunity to continue organizing competitions on a regular basis.

Polytechnic University's Victories of the Day

The most exciting, engaging, and inspiring part of Day 2 of the Armenian work phase of LISS24 was the inter-university student competition on innovative ideas. To ensure impartiality, the jury was composed of representatives from European and Georgian institutions as well as the universities' business partners. Polytechnic teams secured the top two positions.

1st Place – “Smart Cup”

A smart cup designed to improve the quality of life for people with visual impairments.

2nd Place – “Braille Board”

An innovative Bluetooth-enabled device that connects to smartphones and is designed for individuals with visual limitations. It allows users to input text and control essential functions without using the screen.

3rd Place was awarded to students from the Agrarian University for their “Track Tail” mobile app for pet care.