Special edition of the “Reform Review”: “Startup School” projects of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
The special edition of the “Reform Review”, published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), is dedicated to the “Startup School” projects implemented by the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal.
The special issue presents comprehensive and detailed information about the international acceleration programs “Startup School 1”, “Startup School 2: AI for Green Solidarity”, and “Startup School 3: Green and Digital Silk Road”, carried out by the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal. The review thoroughly reflects the objectives of each project, their scope, participant profiles, activities implemented within the execution plans, and the results achieved.
The review notes that the “Startup School” projects continue to operate successfully as one of the most important programs contributing to the development of the startup ecosystem in Azerbaijan and the region. In addition, the review includes an announcement of the international project “Startup School 4: 5 Continents – 500 Startups”, planned to be implemented in 2026.
To read the full review, please visit the link below: https://ereforms.gov.az/files/review/pdf/az/cf5922558513035c39ac0574034ff8a5.pdf






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