The “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal has reached the final stage of the IDDA Awards
The “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) has become a finalist in the “Ecosystem Player of the Year” category at the IDDA Awards.
The public voting stage of the competition has ended. According to the results, “Enterprise Azerbaijan” is among the top five finalists. This success reflects the trust and support shown by ecosystem participants and the public towards the platform. In the final stage, the candidates will be evaluated by the jury.
The “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal plays an important role in the development of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in our country. The platform supports the growth of startups, helps them expand their access to global markets, implements innovative projects, builds international partnerships, strengthens investment attractiveness, and promotes cooperation between startups and investors. These activities make “Enterprise Azerbaijan” one of the leading players in the innovation ecosystem both locally and internationally.
The international acceleration program “Green and Digital Silk Road,” implemented within the framework of the “Startup School 3” project, became one of the most influential and large-scale initiatives of 2025. The program supported the development of hundreds of startups, provided access to a global mentor network, and contributed to the creation of new solutions in the field of green and digital transformation









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