Finalists of "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" Global Innovation Program by "Enterprise Azerbaijan" Portal Announced
The startups qualifying for the final stage of the "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" global innovation program, carried out under the initiative of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, have been determined.
Nearly 350 startups from 15 countries applied to the program implemented under the motto "Five Continents – 500 Startups." As a result of the selection process, 233 startup teams earned the right to participate in the program. Training and mentoring support were provided to develop these teams with the involvement of experts invited from leading innovation ecosystems across various countries. Consequently, 70 startup teams qualified for the final stage.
The finalists will present their innovative products and solutions to investors and other business representatives at the "Demo Day" event to be held in Baku on October 31, 2026.
The "Demo Day" event will be organized jointly with the "TEI Forum 2026" (Trade, Export & Innovation Forum). Alongside startup pitches and an exhibition, the event will provide opportunities for networking, meetings, and partnerships with investors, entrepreneurs, international experts, mentors, as well as business and government representatives.
To access the list of finalist startup projects and obtain detailed information regarding "Demo Day," please visit the official "Startup School 4" page: https://startupschool.ereforms.org/startups/
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