The national stage of the "GameJamPlus 2026" international game hackathon was held

On October 16–18, the Azerbaijan stage of the "GameJamPlus 2026" international game hackathon was held at the "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center, organized by "Gamepons" and "IGDA Azerbaijan" with the support of "INNOLAND".

During the hackathon, more than 90 participants across 23 teams developed game prototypes over the course of 48 hours. Teams selected one of the themes—“Better Together”, “One More Time”, or “Something’s Off”—to develop their game concepts. At the end of the event, 19 teams presented their games to the jury.

The games developed by the participants were tested by the jury and evaluated on the "HackathonHost" platform. Based on the results, the "Clockwork" team emerged as the winner of the Azerbaijan stage with their game "Keep Locking". All 19 teams that presented their games qualified for the next stage of the "GameJamPlus" program.

"GameJamPlus" is an international program that brings together game developers from 35 countries around the world. The program begins with a 48-hour hackathon and continues through incubation, continental semi-finals, acceleration, and global final stages. Throughout these stages, teams gain the opportunity to refine their game projects and showcase them on an international level.

Registration for the hackathon was carried out via the "HackathonHost" platform.

The "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center provided participants with conditions to turn their game ideas into prototypes, work on their projects, and demonstrate their creative potential.

Trainings continue as part of the 5th "TUSI" Incubation Program of the "Skills for the Future" project!

The next training was dedicated to the topic “Lean Startup: Idea Validation and MVP Development.” The session was conducted by Rasim Abdullayev, Head of the "Innovative Business Incubator" department at the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction.

Participants gained practical knowledge on validating startup ideas, identifying customer needs, and building a minimum viable product (MVP). The discussion also covered testing hypotheses, gathering user feedback, and refining the product based on the results obtained.

New topics, practical insights, and unique opportunities await the participants in the upcoming trainings!

Our resident is expanding its international operations!

A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the "Taskool" startup, a resident of INNOLAND, and "INNO Technopark," operating under the Ministry of Education of Uzbekistan.

Under the agreement, an AI-based educational platform is planned to be implemented in schools across Uzbekistan. The platform will enable students to develop their knowledge and skills, gather their achievements into digital portfolios, and demonstrate their individual potential for future educational opportunities.

The collaboration also foresees the participation of Uzbek schoolchildren in the international "SciTech Olympiad" and the "INNOVATOR" Startup Incubation Program.

"SHE RISES Baku 2026" at the "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center brought together women leaders from Azerbaijan and Pakistan!

The conference, attended by over 60 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, public figures, and partners, featured discussions on leadership, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, inclusive growth, female entrepreneurship, and new business opportunities.

One of the key outcomes of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between "Femmes Digitales," "SheMatters Pakistan," and "Azerbaijan Business Women," aimed at fostering collaboration.

The conference served as an important platform for strengthening ties between women leaders in Azerbaijan and Pakistan, sharing experiences, and creating new opportunities for cooperation.

An international conference titled “AI Governance in Action: Practical Applications, Institutional Capacity, Scaling Innovations, and Global Cooperation” was held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, co-organized by the Astana Civil Service Hub and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea.

During the event, successful practices related to the implementation of innovations in public services from more than 10 countries were showcased. Furthermore, participants exchanged views on the use of AI agents in public service delivery, as well as their contribution to the prompt resolution of citizen requests and the enhancement of service efficiency.

At the conference, representatives from participating countries and international experts were informed about the "ASAN Service" experience, the implementation of innovative approaches in public service delivery, the application of artificial intelligence, as well as initiatives carried out to improve services and boost citizen satisfaction.

The Training Sessions of the 5th “TUSI” Incubation Program Have Begun

The first training session of the program focused on “Preparing for Investor Presentations.” The session was led by Vusal Karimli, Co-Founder and CEO of Gamepons, Azerbaijan’s first game incubator and game development center.

Participants gained practical knowledge and valuable insights into preparing for investor presentations, effectively pitching their projects, and communicating with investors.

More training sessions, practical knowledge, and new opportunities await participants in the upcoming stages of the program.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between "Taskool" and "Main Team Organization"

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the INNOLAND resident "Taskool" and the US-based "Main Team Organization" LLC.

Within the framework of the cooperation, the parties will work together on the preparation and organization of the international Grand Final stage of the "SciTech Science & Technology Olympiad" project. The coordination of organizational processes for the final to be held in New York, the execution of the event, and the rewarding of winners are also among the main directions of the cooperation.

The "SciTech Science & Technology Olympiad" is a platform that provides schoolchildren interested in science and technology with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills at the international level.

INNOLAND resident start-up "Enverson AI" has earned the right to participate in the prestigious "Entrepreneurs First" acceleration program.

Within the framework of the program, the "Enverson AI" team will have the opportunity to develop its product, gain access to an international network of mentors and investors, establish new partnerships, and strengthen its position in the global start-up ecosystem.

We congratulate the "Enverson AI" team and wish them new successes in the international arena!