Head of "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal conducted training in Guba
Isa Gasimov, Head of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), conducted a training session in Guba on the topic of "Formation of startup and innovation ideas in the field of urban planning." During the training, more than 150 students from various higher education institutions were provided with practical knowledge on applying innovative approaches in urban environments, forming startup ideas, and directing them towards solving real-world problems.
Isa Gasimov provided information regarding the "Startup School 4: Five Continents, 500 Startups" project of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal. Young people were invited to participate actively in the startup ecosystem and take advantage of existing opportunities to develop their innovative ideas.
The training took place within a camp organized as part of the "Our Cities: Youth Vision" project, held from March 12-17, 2026, at the Guba Olympic Complex. The project was implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in partnership with the 13th session of the World Urban Forum organized by the UN-Habitat Program. The project is executed by the "Support for Youth Education" Public Union and is dedicated to the 2026 "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture."







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