The "Azexport" portal represented at the "Farm2Tour" project

The "Azexport" portal represented at the "Farm2Tour" project

Aykhan Gadashov, Head of the "Azexport.az" portal, operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), conducted a training session for youth as part of the "Farm2Tour" project, which focuses on innovative solutions to existing problems in the field of agrotourism. He provided detailed information on the integration of agrotourism participants into the global value chain, as well as methods for exporting creative cultural industries and local agro-products to foreign markets. During the session, the use of international e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba, Amazon, and eBay, along with modern digital sales solutions, was highlighted to the participants to facilitate the integration of the agricultural sector into global markets.

The "Farm2Tour" project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with CAERC’s "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, and "Azmash Leasing" LLC, and is organized by the Agrarian Development Volunteers Organization. The goal is to encourage the development of new ideas that bridge the agriculture and tourism sectors through AI-based digital solutions.

Under the project, participants first undergo specialized training. Subsequently, they will be divided into teams to participate in an intensive 36-hour hackathon with mentor support. The most successful selected projects will proceed to the incubation stage. Additionally, ideas with startup potential will be included in the "Startup School 4" program by the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, gaining access to the international ecosystem.

The "Azexport" portal represented at the "Farm2Tour" project
The "Azexport" portal represented at the "Farm2Tour" project
The "Azexport" portal represented at the "Farm2Tour" project
The "Azexport" portal represented at the "Farm2Tour" project