During the first week of July mentors and startups from “INNOLAND“ visit the new “INNOLAND“ Sheki to discover new startups. Participants will be introduced to basic entrepreneurial concepts during 2 days of workshops, followed by a Hackathon to apply the newly gained knowledge and put it into practice. The winners of the Hackathon will be accepted to “INNOLAND“ Sheki 6-month Incubation Program including working space in “INNOLAND“ Sheki Coworking.
Selection Criteria
Agenda:
Day 1: General Workshops
Day 2: General Workshops
Day 3: Start of Hackathon + Speakers
Day 4: Teamwork + Mentoring
Day 5: Teamwork, Final Presentations + Winner Announcement
For registration: http://bit.ly/2MWFSQX
The opening ceremony of the SID project, implemented under the slogan “Your idea is supported” with the support of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center, has been held.
The SID project not only promotes the development of creative initiatives but also contributes to optimizing operations at OBA, implementing innovative solutions, and overall diversifying Azerbaijan’s startup ecosystem.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior representatives of Veysəloğlu Group of Companies and the Director of the Innovation Center under the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Vusal Rustamov.
Speaking about the project, Vusal Rustamov stated that the Innovation Center is ready to share its resources in order to create an effective incubation environment for the 33 selected startups. He emphasized that this cooperation is a bright example of public-private partnership and highly appreciated OBA’s initiative.
It should be noted that a total of 183 teams applied for the project, and 33 of the most promising teams were selected for the next stage.
Within the framework of the project, a total prize fund of 10,000 AZN has been allocated.
Registration for the "Star Venture" Programme, supported by “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, is still open!
The "Star Venture" Programme, implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), invites high-potential Azerbaijani startups to join the initiative for international growth. 🇦🇿
Selected startups within the programme will receive:
Individual consulting and mentoring support worth EUR 50,000,
Access to investment opportunities,
Global business connections and networking possibilities.
To date, more than 400 startups have benefited from this programme, attracting over EUR 600 million in foreign investment.
Now it’s Azerbaijan’s startups’ turn to shine!
Application deadline: 22 October 2025
Registration link: Apply here
Let’s promote the Azerbaijani startup ecosystem on the global stage — together!
A memorandum was signed between “Youth Inc.” and "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center.
The memorandum was signed by the coordinator of the Entrepreneurial Program “Youth Inc.” Zaur Unsizade and the director of the “INNOLAND” Mamed Karim.
The memorandum is intended for mutual exchange and development of educational and practical methods of both centers.
Along with the exchange of experience and talents, joint demo-tours and training will be organized.