The OBA SID project is successfully continuing! 
Within the framework of the “Startup, Innovation, and Support” program, an initiative by the “OBA” supermarket chain, and with the support of the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, the next training sessions were held under the motto “Your Idea is Supported.” This time, participants received practical knowledge on “Pitch Deck Preparation” and “Presentation Skills Development” from startup expert Mübariz Shahbazli. 

During the training, participants were provided with useful advice on preparing an effective presentation structure for investors, expressing their ideas clearly and convincingly, and improving their public speaking skills. 

The Final Stage of the “HER IT Journey 3” Project Successfully Concluded with the Support of INNOLAND

On June 24, 2025, the official final event of the “HER IT Journey 3” project was held with the support of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center and implemented by “SAFAVY” LLC, a resident startup of the center.

Between March 15 and June 15, within the scope of the project, 20 female participants selected from various regions of Azerbaijan received hybrid-format training on “Digital Marketing and Branding,” “Graphic Design,” and soft skills. Throughout the program, participants also had the opportunity to meet renowned experts in the field and exchange experiences.

The “HER IT Journey” initiative aims to further develop the digital skills of women living in regions, belonging to socially vulnerable groups, or engaged in entrepreneurship, and to integrate them more actively into the ICT sector.

It should be noted that “SAFAVY” LLC has been operating for over four years as the first local educational platform awarded with a Startup Certificate in the country. The “HER IT Journey” project is one of the company’s consistent and impactful social initiatives promoting active participation of women in technology. PAŞA Holding’s financial support has made a significant contribution to the project’s implementation.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have attended the inauguration of the administrative building of E-Government Development Center under the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the administrative building.

The President`s Assistant for Work with Law Enforcement Bodies and Military Issues, department head Fuad Alasgarov and chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASAN Service) Ulvi Mehdiyev informed President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva of the conditions created in the building.

The building will feature the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center as well as the IT Training and Education Center.

President Ilham Aliyev familiarized himself with the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center. INNOLAND is an incubation, acceleration and research center created to develop the private sector, promote innovation and expand the startup movement both in Azerbaijan and beyond its borders.

The IT Training and Education Center is a place where young people will be taught programming, information technologies, and coding skills.

President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva then viewed innovative projects here.

President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva were also informed of the new development concept of e-government.