With the support of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) and organized by SUP VC, a panel discussion titled INNOSTART on the topic “Support for Azerbaijani Startups” was held at Nakhchivan State University.
The panel featured Nijat Amiraslanov, Head of the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, Mubariz Shahbazli, Director of the UNEC Incubation Center, and Huseyn Asgarli, Head of the IT Department of NSU, as speakers. The main purpose of the panel was to familiarize young people in the region with innovation and startup opportunities and to encourage them to engage in this field. During the panel, there was a broad exchange of views on state support mechanisms for startups, investment opportunities, and the innovation environment
As part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the State Agency for Citizen Services and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the relevant institution of Cambodia, a delegation of experts from the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Cambodia visited Azerbaijan.
The purpose of the visit was to gain first-hand experience of the “ASAN service” model and identify specific activities for applying the relevant experience in Cambodia.
The delegation visited various “ASAN service” centers and the ASAN Artificial Intelligence Center (#ASANAIHub). Training sessions and presentations were also organized for the delegation by various departments of the State Agency.
The guests also became closely acquainted with the activities of the INNOLAND Incubation & Acceleration Center, Mobile “ASAN service”, the 108 Call Center, and ASAN Radio.
The winning teams of the “EESTech Challenge Baku’25” competition will represent our country at the international final!
The “EESTech Challenge Baku’25” was organized by EESTEC JLC Baku, with the support of the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, the “STEAM Azerbaijan” project, and the “Bir Könüllü” Student Cooperation Public Union.
The main purpose of the competition is to promote innovative thinking and technical approaches to solving real-world problems among students studying engineering and seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this field.
The competition received more than 100 applications, from which 10 teams — a total of 30 participants — were selected. They demonstrated their knowledge and skills in creatively solving various technological challenges. As a result, the team “AirVive” took first place, and the team “Montyorlar” took second place.
The winning teams will represent Azerbaijan at the international final of the “EESTech Challenge”, to be held on May 13–16, 2025, in Trieste, Italy.
It should be noted that the “EESTech Challenge” is an international competition held in various cities across Europe and aims to foster the development of engineering and innovation among young technology enthusiasts.
Azerbaijan is once again joining one of the world’s largest game development hackathons!
This year, GameJamPlus will also take place in Azerbaijan on October 16–18, jointly organized by Gamepons and IGDA Azerbaijan, with the support of INNOLAND.
GameJamPlus is an international game development program that brings together game developers from more than 50 countries around the world. During the first stage, participants have 48 hours to create a game prototype based on a given theme. Selected projects then go through several stages — including incubation, regional stages, acceleration, and the Global Final — giving teams the opportunity to further develop their projects.
GameJamPlus consists of several stages: a 48-hour Game Jam, Incubation, Continental Semifinals, Acceleration, and the Global Final. Throughout these stages, participants improve their games, work on their project presentations, and get the opportunity to present their projects before an international jury. At the end of the program, selected projects come together at the Global Final stage.
Registration is conducted through the official GameJamPlus website. To register and learn more about the program: www.gamejamplus.com
Spots are limited. Form your team, register, and create your own game!
October 16–18, 2026
GameJamPlus 2026 | Azerbaijan