Partners from the Asian continent have been presented to the public within the framework of the "Startup School 4: Five Continents - 500 Startups" global innovation program, implemented by the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC):

"Silk Road High Tech Park Association" (China), "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade" (Pakistan), ATUIAB (Uzbekistan), "Licorne Gulf Investment Fund" (Qatar), "Ostim Technical University" (Türkiye), "Cappadocia Technopark" (Türkiye), and "Niğde University Technopark" (Türkiye).

These partners provide training and mentoring services to startups within the "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" project. Additionally, they will support the evaluation of startups and their integration into the global market.

• Silk Road High Tech Park Association - SRHPA  (China): The program’s partner from China. SRHPA works toward strengthening cooperation between high-tech parks and promoting the development of startups. Within the program, SRHPA supports startups through training and mentoring services. Furthermore, a representative from the organization participates in the project as a jury member, contributing to the evaluation of startups and their integration into the global market.

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (Pakistan): A government agency operating to promote investment, improve the business environment, and attract foreign investors in Pakistan.

• ATUIAB (Uzbekistan): An international businessmen's association that brings together business people from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, supporting the expansion of business ties, the promotion of investment opportunities, and the development of the entrepreneurship environment. Its main office is located in Uzbekistan.

• LICORNE GULF Investment Fund (Qatar): An investment fund that directs investments toward innovative and high-potential projects, supporting startups' access to financial resources and encouraging their integration into international markets.

• Ostim Technical University (Türkiye): A higher education institution operating based on an education model integrated with industry, focused particularly on training qualified personnel and developing applied research in the fields of engineering, technology, and innovation.

• Cappadocia Technopark (Türkiye): Located in the Nevşehir region, this technopark strengthens university–industry cooperation and specifically supports the development of innovation, technology, and startups.

• Niğde Technopark (Türkiye): Operating under Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, this technopark strengthens university–industry cooperation and supports the development of startups, technological innovations, and R&D projects.

It should be noted that online registration for startups for the "Startup School 4" project is active. This year, the project aims to attract 500 startups from five continents.

Deadline for application: May 15, 2026.

Registration link: https://startupschool.az/en/register