The EU Erasmus+ “LISS24” project team of NPUA invites students to participate in the free specialized training course "Generation and Presentation of Innovative Business Ideas", which will conclude with corresponding competitions.

Dear Students, 🚀 Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to develop your career? Join the upcoming free course “GENERATION OF INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IDEAS”, implemented at National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA) within the framework of the co-Funded by the European Union ERASMUS+ “LISS24” (Learn–Innovate–Sell–Succeed) project. The course will be concluded with an intra-university competition of generated business ideas. All participants will receive certificates, while the winners will advance to the next step, inter-university competitive stage. The course will contribute to refining and clearly formulating your business ideas, as well as to supporting the development and deepening of your practical skills for ideas commercialization. Within the course, you will have a unique opportunity to: ü understand the basics of innovation and its role in business ideas development, ü create original and innovative business ideas using brainstorming and other idea-generation modern methods (e.g., design thinking, mind mapping), ü develop a unique value proposition for your business ideas that meets specific customer needs and differentiates your offer from competitors, ü build valuable new ties with colleagues and discuss, improve, and present your ideas in a competitive, team-based environment, ü meet leading business professionals and learn from their practical experience in commercializing various ideas, ü prepare for the competition to effectively present and defend your innovative business idea before a jury and potential investor(s). Both individual students and pre-formed teams of up to 3–4 students are eligible to participate. 📅 Hurry! The application deadline is March 27, 2026 📆 Course start date: March 30, 2026; end date: April 13, 2026 📍 Schedule: 3 classes per week, starting at 15:00 📍 Location: NPUA, 5th building, Room 5307 Don’t miss the opportunity to turn your idea into a business! 📩 Register now by sending your details (full name, academic group number, and phone number) to: career-center@polytechnic.am , indicating “Innovative Business Ideas Course” in the subject line, or call the NPUA Career Center: +374 10 58 1313 (ext. 6). Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

NPUA’s Debut in European Business Negotiations

On January 29–30, 2026, the first “European Online Business Negotiation Competition” (EOBNC) was held at HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. This unique and valuable international student event brought together representatives from more than 20 European universities, as well as one university from the United States. Thanks to the successfully ongoing Erasmus+ LISS24 project (Learn – Innovate – Sell – Succeed) at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA), which created the opportunity for Armenian and Georgian partner universities of the project to participate in this prestigious event, the pioneering NPUA team actively took part in the multi-stage international EOBN Competition. Namely, the University was represented by students Sona Aghabekyan and Arina Manukyan as competitors, and by Mr. Gor Martirosyan, Director of the Labor Market Research and Professional Career Center at NPUA and a member of the LISS24 project team, who served as a member of the international jury. Participation in the EOBNC marked an important milestone in the progress of the LISS24 project. It provided NPUA representatives with an excellent opportunity to test the knowledge and skills they had gained through the project’s internal trainings, workshops, and competitions, to strengthen their B2B sales and negotiation competencies, and—most importantly—to enter international networks, compete on a European platform, and achieve their first victories: during the initial stages of the competition, NPUA student Arina Manukyan was recognized as the best in her subgroup (“Room Leader”), demonstrating excellent negotiating skills. More than that, another Armenian debutant in international competitions Irena Simonyan, representing the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, an LISS24 project partner, multiplied this success by becoming the overall winner of the competition. The National Polytechnic University of Armenia congratulates the students on their successful participation and wishes them continued professional achievements. # **The Students’ Reflections**: “The European Online Business Negotiation Competition gave me the opportunity to gain practical knowledge in the field of sales, develop my skills, and explore the nuances of business negotiations. The competition created a realistic business environment for me. In addition, I made new friends from different countries and universities, and we had engaging and insightful discussions together. I am grateful for this brilliant opportunity provided within the framework of the LISS24 project”**(Arina Manukyan)**. “This competition was an extremely valuable and inspiring experience for me. It allowed me to challenge myself in a new environment, express my thoughts with greater confidence, listen attentively, and most importantly, adapt quickly to new situations. After the competition, I was left with very positive emotions, new ideas, and strong motivation to continue my education and personal development. I would like to extend my special thanks to the National Polytechnic University of Armenia for granting me this exceptional opportunity within the framework of the LISS24 project”**(Sona Aghabekyan)**.

B2B Sales training new cycle is starting at NPUA

Dear students, 🚀 Are you looking for a unique opportunity to develop your career? Join the free course "B2B Sales" within the framework of the European Union ERASMUS+ "LISS24" (Learn-Innovate-Sale-Succeed) project at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. The course will end with a competition, the winners of which will participate in the next, inter-university stage. All participants will receive appropriate certificates. The course will provide you with knowledge and practical skills to master the essence of B2B (Business to Business) sales, in particular: analyze the market and correctly assess consumer needs, conduct business negotiations and resolve conflicts, manage B2B sales processes, to get acquainted with the rules of business communication. 🎯 Why participate? You will get the opportunity: Implement your theoretical knowledge through the study of practical cases (case studies). Acquire B2B sales skills. Communicate with leading specialists in the field. Participate in the European B2B Sales competition and try your hand at the international level. 📅 Application deadline: 18.02.2026 Course start: 23.02.2026, end: 06.03.2026 📍 Venue: 5th building of the Polytechnic University of Technology, room 5307, time: 15:00 Don't miss the opportunity to develop and improve your sales skills. 📩 Register now by sending your data (name, surname, academic group number, phone number) to career-center@polytechnic.am and indicating B2B sales in the Subject field, or by calling the Polytechnic University of Technology Labor Market Research and Professional Career Center + 374 010 581313 (ext. 6).

B2B Sales Lab is Ready to Start at NPUA!!!

It gives us an utmost pleasure to announce that in November 2025 the set-up of Sales Laboratory at National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA) has been fully completed, as a crucial part of the Erasmus+ KA2 “LISS24” (Learn-Innovate-Sell-Succeed) project broader mission to enhance Business-to-Business (B2B) sales and innovation education in Armenia. This Lab is established as a unique experimental educational and research environment integrating novel B2B sales practice with behavioral biometric analytics and artificial intelligence technologies. It aims to contribute to teaching/learning technologies, professional development, and applied research in the areas of sales marketing, behavioral science and business analytics by providing a practical environment where the NPUA faculty and students can conduct experiments, analyze consumer behavior, and develop innovative approaches to sales and negotiations. Thanks to the LISS24 project, co-funded by the European Union, and to a productive cooperation with the “iMotions” professionals, the NPUA Sales Laboratory is now equipped with unique hard and software specialized means supporting hands-on learning in B2B Sales and digital innovation. It includes: Smart Eye AI-X 60Hz – Eye-tracking bar for high-precision gaze data collection Shimmer 3 GSR+ Kit – Device for measuring Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)/electrodermal activity iMotions Software Suite, which includes the full set of iMotions Modules and Packages. To ensure effective use of these tools and accomplish the intended goal - to become a significant step toward preparing NPUA students for international business challenges, helping them build real-life competencies needed for modern, tech-driven careers - specialized training sessions and capacity-building workshops and competitions will be regularly organized for students. Along with this, tailored training programs will also be offered to NPUA faculty members and business and industrial partners, enabling broader collaboration and knowledge transfer.