The Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), Vusal Gasimli, presented the EnterpriseAzerbaijan.com portal, established in line with the decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated September 19, 2018. The portal aims to increase foreign investment in Azerbaijan and provide comprehensive information on projects open to alternative financing and new investment opportunities.

Key features and benefits of the portal:

1. Investment Information Database: Continuously updated, secure, and accessible data on investment projects, startups, real estate, shares, land, and other assets in Azerbaijan.

2. Global Investor Connections: The portal connects project promoters with international investors. CAERC has already established cooperation with platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe, Planeta.ru, Crowdsupply, Crowdfunder, and others.

3. Crowdfunding and Venture Financing: Startups and business projects can attract funding from seed investors, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Social and healthcare projects can also secure financing through the platform.

4. Geo-Economic Map: The portal features information on 1,200 key objects including infrastructure, energy facilities, companies, banks, special zones, and business incubators in Azerbaijan, available in Azerbaijani, English, and Russian, providing investors with a unique decision-making tool.

5. Advanced Search and Simplified Business Procedures: Investors can search projects by sector, region, criteria, and price. All business procedures are presented with clear infographics.

6. Integrated Ecosystem: EnterpriseAzerbaijan.com works together with Azexport and the Digital Trade Hub, enabling e-residents and m-residents to invest in Azerbaijani projects remotely. The platform also supports online company registration and secure electronic payments.

Vusal Gasimli emphasized that EnterpriseAzerbaijan.com, Azexport, and the Digital Trade Hub form a complete ecosystem. Through these platforms, foreign investment is safely and efficiently channeled into Azerbaijan, while local startups and businesses gain access to global markets. The portal’s goal is to increase investment in the non-oil sector, expand export opportunities, and support sustainable economic growth.

Additionally, the portal plays a key role in bringing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to Azerbaijan and fostering innovative management and digital solutions.