The delegation of Startup Estonia and the “Garage 48” Acceleration Center, established upon the initiative of the Estonian government, got acquainted with the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Wide information on operating Co-working, Incubation, Acceleration and IT Training, as well as the startups residing within the center, was delivered to the guests.
Then, the Memorandum of Collaboration was signed between parties.
The Memorandum of Cooperation involves the establishment of an entrepreneurial support ecosystem as well as the creation and development of investor opportunities in the relevant regions for local technology startups. Furthermore, it covers the adoption of mutually agreed measures such as an effective exchange of incubation and acceleration programs and exchange of information on the attraction of local and foreign investors and etc.
According to the agreement reached within the memorandum signed with the "Startup Estonia" Center, the initial assessment of the regional applications sent to the “Startup Estonian Visa” program will be implemented in Azerbaijan. Startups applied to the relevant program from the regional countries such as Russia, Georgia, Mongolia, Iran, and Afghanistan will be initially assessed by the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center. Only startups that have successfully completed the initial stage will be able to move to the next stage of the program. This will play a significant role in attracting regional start-ups and projects to our country and increasing the success potential of the startup ecosystem.
The “Startup Estonian Visa” Program was established in 2017 on the joint initiative of the Estonian Startup Committee and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Estonia. The main goal of the program is to facilitate the entry of successful startups and projects of non-EU countries to Estonia. Thus, successful startups sent their applications to the “Startup Estonian Visa” Program are provided with a special code through which the applicants and their team members may obtain a permit to live up to 5 years in Estonia.
Have you heard startups say, “we’re already in the acceleration stage”?
But what does acceleration mean?
Acceleration is the phase where startups that have tested their idea and are ready to grow gain speed.
At this stage, teams:
meet with investors
strengthen market strategies
refine sales and marketing plans
focus on realistic goals with mentor support
In simple terms, acceleration is the moment when a startup is not just starting, but preparing to grow.
What do you think is the most important factor for a startup at this stage — mentorship, market strategy, or investor support?
Our residents — startups "Convitsa", “DoVotes”, and "Enverson" — will take part in the 1st Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.
This forum brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative projects from around the world to discuss Azerbaijan’s investment environment, new opportunities, and future collaborations.
We wish our teams the best of success!
INNOLAND resident "Enverson AI" has been awarded the “Dayaq” Prize!
With the support of the Ministry of Economy and organized by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency, the award ceremony for the “Dayaq” Prize was held under the motto “Strength Belongs to Business.” The most active entrepreneurs in various sectors of the economy for 2025 were recognized. The event included speeches by officials, a panel discussion on “2026: The Challenge of SMEs”, and the presentation of “Dayaq” prizes to 17 successful entrepreneurial entities in 2025. Among the awarded startups, "Enverson AI," a resident of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center, was honored.
The aim of the “Dayaq” Prize is to widely recognize the achievements of entrepreneurs who are the backbone of the economy, promote business thinking, and further strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors.
We congratulate the Enverson AI team and wish them even greater success!