The "Startup School 2" project of "Enterprise Azerbaijan" was presented at the Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
The "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), hosted the latest promotional event for the "Startup School 2 - AI for Green Solidarity" project at Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University. Matanat Musayeva, the head of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, Nazrin Akbarova, the project manager, and Peter Balogh, the foreign intern of the portal, participated in the event organized by the University's Career and Communication Department.
M. Musayeva briefed the university students on the activities of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, highlighting its primary objective of enhancing the country's investment attractiveness and expanding the possibilities of utilizing alternative sources of financing for economic development. Discussing "Startup School 2 - AI for Green Solidarity," she covered the project's inception, its significance, partnerships with reputable institutions, and the contributions of the project to young startups.
In her presentation, N. Akbarova provided comprehensive information about the initial application form, project description, established criteria, selection rules, and post-selection stages for students interested in presenting their projects, concurrently addressing audience questions.
P. Balogh shared his personal startup experience with the students and encouraged them to be bold in realizing their ideas, urging them to conduct research using the available opportunities.









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