Registration for the international competition "Digital Startup Awards" continues in partnership with INNOLAND!

The program in the "Best Startup" category is designed for mature startups in the Seed and Series A stages and covers 9 countries.

Two finalists from each country will be selected to participate in the grand final held in Tashkent!

At least 15% of all participants will be startups led by women. A special online semi-final will be organized for women-led teams.

The programs are KPI-based — offering result-oriented support and growth opportunities.

Registration and more info: startupbase.uz/en/digital-startup-awards

“Yay Fest 2025” — From Idea to Signature

As part of “Yay Fest 2025,” a panel discussion titled “From Idea to Signature: Sovereign Thinking, Local Innovative Initiatives” was held with the participation of young attendees.

Speakers included Nicat Amiraslanov, Head of the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, and Nofel Aliyev, trainer at the ASAN Center for Innovative Development.

During the panel, participants were provided with in-depth information on startup building, shaping successful ideas, and the role of artificial intelligence tools in this process. The session continued with an interactive discussion involving the youth.

A $1 Million Prize Pool Awaits You!

Registration is now open for the "Digital Startup Awards" international competition, held in partnership with INNOLAND!

Digital Startup Awards is an international competition and development program aimed at boosting innovation and startup ecosystems across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Mongolia.

Azerbaijani startups can apply in 3 exciting tracks:

🔹 Best Startup Project
For officially registered startups at the Seed or Series A stage.

🔹 Acceleration Program
For startups with at least 3 months of sales.
Participation of at least one team member is required (costs covered from September to December).

🔹 Incubation Program
For teams with an MVP or working prototype.
Official registration is required.

Winners will gain access to major opportunities and global recognition!

 Learn more and register at: startupbase.uz/en/digital-startup-awards

Special opportunity for AI-based startups – Info session on the “NVIDIA Inception Program”!

Organized by StrategEast in partnership with the INNOLAND community, this online session will provide detailed insights into the support and opportunities offered by the NVIDIA Inception Program for early-stage and growing startups working in the field of artificial intelligence.

Participants will learn about the program’s membership process, available cloud credits and technical resources, mentoring and training opportunities, as well as how to gain visibility within the global NVIDIA ecosystem.

Andrei Golfeto – Community Manager at NVIDIA Inception
July 30, 17:00 – The session will be held online!

 Registration: https://t1z9b.share.hsforms.com/2Rd2JrZl6RDiMYEISnwd1zg

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

Students of "Kiber One Baku – International IT School" visited INNOLAND. The students became closely acquainted with the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center, discovering the innovation and startup ecosystem in our country. They received detailed information about the center’s goals and services, directly communicated with resident startups, asked questions, and explored real projects. As part of the visit, the children also observed the activities of the iLAB innovation laboratory, where they saw the process of turning creative ideas into prototypes.

"Innovative Idea: Great Inventions Begin with Small Dreams"
The second week of the 4th “YAŞAT” camp was filled with engaging and entertaining moments.

As part of the camp, Tofiq Sadigzade, an employee of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center, conducted a training session on the topic "Innovative Idea: Great Inventions Begin with Small Dreams". During the session, the children tested their skills and gained new knowledge.

They edited the photos they had taken themselves using artificial intelligence. We are delighted to share those images with you.

INNOLAND resident startup "E-Legal" successfully executed an exit!

"E-Legal," a startup distinguished by its unique approach in Azerbaijan’s legal technology sector and a resident of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center, has successfully exited in the United States!

Founded by Samaya Habibova, "E-Legal" digitalizes legal services by offering users contract preparation, automation of legal documents, and online consultation. In 2023, a 10-year agreement was signed between "E-Legal" and "ASAN Service." Under this agreement, digital legal service kiosks are planned to be installed in 29 "ASAN Service" centers across the country.

We congratulate the "E-Legal" team and wish them even greater success in the future!

The Final Stage of the “HER IT Journey 3” Project Successfully Concluded with the Support of INNOLAND

On June 24, 2025, the official final event of the “HER IT Journey 3” project was held with the support of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center and implemented by “SAFAVY” LLC, a resident startup of the center.

Between March 15 and June 15, within the scope of the project, 20 female participants selected from various regions of Azerbaijan received hybrid-format training on “Digital Marketing and Branding,” “Graphic Design,” and soft skills. Throughout the program, participants also had the opportunity to meet renowned experts in the field and exchange experiences.

The “HER IT Journey” initiative aims to further develop the digital skills of women living in regions, belonging to socially vulnerable groups, or engaged in entrepreneurship, and to integrate them more actively into the ICT sector.

It should be noted that “SAFAVY” LLC has been operating for over four years as the first local educational platform awarded with a Startup Certificate in the country. The “HER IT Journey” project is one of the company’s consistent and impactful social initiatives promoting active participation of women in technology. PAŞA Holding’s financial support has made a significant contribution to the project’s implementation.