Meeting on “Special Regulatory Regime” for Fintech Startups Held

A meeting on the “Special Regulatory Regime,” which is of significant importance for the fintech ecosystem, was successfully held with the joint organization of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center.

During the presentation, detailed information was provided on the purpose of the special regulatory regime, evaluation criteria for applications, and the pilot process, followed by extensive discussions in this direction. The session was both informative and practically useful for startups operating in the fintech sector.

Speakers:
• Sahib Hasanov– Head of Department, Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Vagif Guliyev– Senior Specialist, Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The meeting included extensive discussions on existing opportunities for the fintech ecosystem, regulatory requirements, innovation regulation, and future cooperation prospects. A Q&A session was also organized for participants, during which current issues in the field were explained in detail.

To enhance the knowledge and skills of the employees of the Lankaran Regional “ASAN Service” Center, a three-day training program was conducted by Nicat Amiraslanov, Head of the “INNOLAND” department of the Innovation Center, and Nofel Aliyev, Senior Public Relations Specialist of the center.

During the training, participants were provided with both theoretical and practical knowledge on the following topics:

• What is an idea and methods of idea generation

• The concept of startups and the first steps to create one

• Effective presentation skills

• Ways and benefits of using artificial intelligence tools

The training was organized with an interactive approach. Participants worked in groups, engaged in teamwork, completed tasks based on real-life scenarios, and reinforced their learning through interactive games.

A “Youth Camp” has been organized for the children of martyrs.

Within the framework of the project, the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center conducted a series of educational and practical sessions for children of martyrs aged 7–23.

During the “Urban Planning Creativity” activity, teams used the provided materials to design and present innovative city models. Trainings on innovation and idea generation were also organized. Participants joined interactive sessions on the concept of startups, idea development, and presentation skills.

Throughout the program, young participants enhanced their creative thinking, problem-solving, and effective idea presentation skills.

The project was organized by the YAŞAT Fondu and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, with the support of the Goranboy District Executive Authority, the ASAN Könüllüləri Təşkilatı, the INNOLAND İnkubasiya və Akselerasiya Mərkəzi, the Baku Psychology Center, and the Azerbaijan Human Resources Association.

The “Youth Camp” is regarded as an important platform for unlocking young people’s potential and positively guiding their future educational and career choices.