Nicat Amiraslanov, Head of the "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center, conducted a training session on "Innovation and Artificial Intelligence" for the participants of the 5th Youth Camp titled "In the Footsteps of History: Our Memory is Our Future." During the training, participants were provided with detailed information on the formation of the innovation ecosystem, the importance of creative thinking and innovative approaches to problem-solving, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on daily life, education, and the labor market. Following the session, group work was organized among the participants. Working in teams, the participants tackled various tasks, developing and presenting innovative ideas.
"INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center of the State Agency for Citizen Services and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan will start a Joint Acceleration Program with AzerGold CJSC. The goal is to bring together the precious metal industry's most emerging startups to stimulate inter-industry innovation, increase the effectiveness of processes and establish a new standard for this industry in Azerbaijan and the region.
The startups eligible for this batch can be focused on:
optimizing processes
enhancing capabilities
enhancing skills
utilizing leading technologies
within the precious metal industry and provide solutions that can be adapted to the needs of AzerGold CJSC.
Along with innovative solutions for the precious metal industry, startups can offer solutions suitable for AzerGold’s organizational needs including:
Mining
Industrial
Geology
HR
Database / Digitalization
Legal
Finance
Ecology
HSE, etc
Criteria
Other than being relevant to AzerGold CJSC’s activities, the selection criteria include:
1.Team: Minimum 2 People (No solo founders)
2. Minimum physical full-time presence on-site 1 Team member with good knowledge of English
3. Product: Developed or are developing a minimum viable product (MVP), Proof of concept
4. Market: Identified market and target segments
5. Pitch Deck needed
6. Qualification and experience in the field of precious metals will be considered as a big advantage
7. Research for export opportunities and readiness to enter new markets
For registration: https://forms.gle/8YqYx6mh6d1J7sXd8
Training sessions within the “NeecroLearn” Game Incubation Program are ongoing.
As part of the program’s second stage, a networking and experience-sharing session was held with Shahin Aliyev, Co-Founder of “Dynamic Box Studio”.
Speaking on the topic of “Prototyping Games and Digital Products,” Shahin Aliyev shared insights into the initial stages of turning ideas into products, the prototyping process, and his practical experience in the field with the participants.
Networking and experience-sharing sessions continue as part of the “NeecroLearn” Game Incubation Program.
As part of the program’s second stage, another networking and experience-sharing session was held with Javid Shukurli, a 3D Game Artist at “M3DS Academy” and “Vertpaint Studios”.
Speaking on the topic of “Building a Portfolio and Finding Jobs Abroad,” Javid Shukurli shared his experience with participants on creating a professional portfolio, the key aspects that attract employers’ attention, and career opportunities in the international game industry.