“INNODOST” – Innovation and Startup Program. Organized by the "Volunteer DOST" program and in partnership with the "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center, the “INNODOST” 3-module program was successfully completed within the framework of the “Volunteer Clubs” project.  Under the presentation of Nijat Amiraslanov, Director of the "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center, training sessions were held over 3 days as part of the modules. Participants gained valuable knowledge about the innovation ecosystem, creative thinking, startup development, and entrepreneurship skills. 

The #Green_and_Digital_Silk_Road international acceleration program is successfully expanding its scope of influence within the #Startup_School_3 project, implemented at the initiative of the Enterprise Azerbaijan portal, operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication.    

 Time to Take Your #Startup to the #Global Stage!
Applications are now open for the #Green_and_Digital_Silk_Road international #acceleration program!

A unique opportunity for startups working in #cleantech, #greentech, #agritech, #smart city, and #green digital solutions to build a sustainable future:

 34 ecosystem partners (22 local + 12 global)
 5 international venture funds – real investment opportunities
 Global networking, mentorship, and market access support
 Program modules focused on climate action and digital transformation

 Application deadline: August 1, 2025

 Apply now: https://forms.gle/Z4DfUYrPiPNV5RVE9
 Not just for innovators – but for those who want to shape the future

"INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center of the State Agency for Citizen Services and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan will start a Joint Acceleration Program with AzerGold CJSC. The goal is to bring together the precious metal industry's most emerging startups to stimulate inter-industry innovation, increase the effectiveness of processes and establish a new standard for this industry in Azerbaijan and the region. 

The startups eligible for this batch can be focused on:

• optimizing processes

• enhancing capabilities

• enhancing skills

• utilizing leading technologies

 within the precious metal industry and provide solutions that can be adapted to the needs of AzerGold CJSC. 

Along with innovative solutions for the precious metal industry, startups can offer solutions suitable for AzerGold’s organizational needs including:

• Mining

• Industrial

• Geology

• HR 

• Database / Digitalization

• Legal

• Finance

• Ecology

• HSE, etc

Criteria 

Other than being relevant to AzerGold CJSC’s activities, the selection criteria include:

1.Team: Minimum 2 People (No solo founders)

2. Minimum physical full-time presence on-site 1 Team member with good knowledge of English

3. Product: Developed or are developing a minimum viable product (MVP), Proof of concept

4. Market: Identified market and target segments

5. Pitch Deck needed 

6. Qualification and experience in the field of precious metals will be considered as a big advantage

7. Research for export opportunities and readiness to enter new markets

For registration: https://forms.gle/8YqYx6mh6d1J7sXd8