Enterprise Azerbaijan Startup School
The Enterprise Azerbaijan Startup School initiative, organized by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication of the Republic of Azerbaijan, aimed to cultivate entrepreneurial talent and foster innovation. The program provided participants with essential business management skills, mentorship, and access to a network of experts and partners, facilitating their integration into the global startup ecosystem. Through structured training sessions and collaboration with international and local stakeholders, participants enhanced their capabilities in various sectors, including technology, health, education, and green technologies. The initiative concluded with a graduation event that recognized outstanding startups, awarding them with growth opportunities such as mentorship programs, financial support, and access to global acceleration platforms. As a strategic effort to support SME development and economic diversification, the Startup School contributes to strengthening Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector and positioning its entrepreneurial community within the global innovation landscape.
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Op-eds
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
Azerbaijan: A Guarantor of Peace and Security in the South Caucasus
Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
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Gultaj Ahmadzada-Tapdigzada
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Strategic Targets of Azerbaijan’s Energy Transformation
Samir Rahimov
Leading consultant of the Monitoring and evaluation division
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Agil Asadov
Head of the Strategic planning division
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Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation: from Knowledge to Value, from Value to Capital
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
Azerbaijan: A Reliable and Strategic Investment Hub among LLDCs