In "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center the seed round investment made into the "Nextsale" and "Whelp" startups, participants of the winter acceleration program of the SUP "Startap Accelerator.
The investment in these startups was implemented jointly by the "Azfinans" Investment Company, the "Next Step" Innovation Center and Khazar Ventures.
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.
Registration is now open for the “Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp”!
In this program:
In the first days, you will learn the basics of data analytics and build a strong foundation.
Next, you will calculate customer value with CRM analytics and discover the power of data in business decision-making.
Afterwards, you will get hands-on experience with feature engineering and machine learning algorithms.
Finally, you will work on real datasets, prepare projects, and present them professionally.
Start date: September 22, 2025
Duration: 7 weeks (5 weeks intensive training + 2 weeks real project)
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your startup and career one step ahead in the digital world!
Registration link: https://forms.gle/uxS4UvUTbJSHqGzMA
Final stage of the “45 Minutes Startup” Olympiad held at “INNOLAND”
The final stage of the “45 Minutes Startup” Olympiad, organized jointly by the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center and “Taskool” for 8th–11th grade students, has been successfully held.
The final took place within the framework of the “Startup School” program by “Taskool,” a resident of “INNOLAND.” In 2025, out of 147 applications submitted to the “Startup School” program, 110 participants started the training, and 58 successfully completed it, forming 13 teams across 7 main fields.
The program, aimed at developing entrepreneurship skills and financial literacy at a global level, engaged participants in working on real business ideas and presenting their startup projects. With the support of experienced mentors, the projects covered areas such as Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, GreenTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, Gaming, and E-commerce.
In the final stage, 13 teams captured the jury’s attention with their innovative ideas, creative approaches, and presentation skills. As a result, the startup projects of the “Speacdeaf,” “Tutor AI,” and “Mindmark” teams were highly evaluated and declared winners. All participants who successfully completed the program received certificates.
The “Startup School” program builds a strong foundation for Azerbaijan’s future startup leaders and promotes innovation culture across the country.