Registration continues for the 5th TUSI within the “Skills for the Future” project

Registration is ongoing for the 5th TUSI implemented by the Innovation Center of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan within the “Skills for the Future” project.

The main objective of the program is to strengthen human capital in the field of innovation, promote innovative activities in education, and ensure the integration of students into the startup ecosystem.

Within the framework of the project, favorable conditions are created for the development of innovative ideas of young people, and guiding them toward invention and startup activities has been identified as a key priority. The program provides participants with extensive opportunities to systematically develop their ideas, build business models, conduct market research, develop products, and acquire effective presentation skills.

The 5th TUSI incubation program is implemented through an intensive training program covering 10 main topics and 34 sub-modules. The trainings are designed with a practical approach, enabling participants to work on real startup ideas and integrate more effectively into the innovation ecosystem.

Those who wish to participate in the program can fill out the application form at:
 https://gub.icenter.az/home

The registration deadline is April 12, 2026.

All students who have innovative ideas and want to transform them into real projects are invited to join the program.

Since 2021, the project has established cooperation with 18 higher education institutions. More than 130 mentors from universities have received training. Over 3,000 students have submitted more than 300 startup ideas. Among them, 45 startup teams were selected to present their projects to investors and experts during Demo Day events.

As a result of the project, 4 startups formed within the “Skills for the Future” initiative have attracted a total investment of 310,000 AZN. 🚀

Azerbaijan is once again joining one of the world’s largest game development hackathons!

This year, GameJamPlus will also take place in Azerbaijan on October 16–18, jointly organized by Gamepons and IGDA Azerbaijan, with the support of INNOLAND.

What is GameJamPlus?

GameJamPlus is an international game development program that brings together game developers from more than 50 countries around the world. During the first stage, participants have 48 hours to create a game prototype based on a given theme. Selected projects then go through several stages — including incubation, regional stages, acceleration, and the Global Final — giving teams the opportunity to further develop their projects.

GameJamPlus consists of several stages: a 48-hour Game Jam, Incubation, Continental Semifinals, Acceleration, and the Global Final. Throughout these stages, participants improve their games, work on their project presentations, and get the opportunity to present their projects before an international jury. At the end of the program, selected projects come together at the Global Final stage.

Registration is conducted through the official GameJamPlus website. To register and learn more about the program: www.gamejamplus.com

Spots are limited. Form your team, register, and create your own game!

October 16–18, 2026
GameJamPlus 2026 | Azerbaijan

A presentation of the “Taskool” platform, a resident startup of INNOLAND, was held at Odlar Yurdu University.

During the meeting dedicated to innovative educational initiatives, new opportunities for school–university collaboration and the engagement of young people in innovative projects were discussed.

Along with the university leadership, the head of the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center, Nijat Amiraslanov, also attended the event and emphasized the importance of university–startup cooperation in the development of the innovation ecosystem.

Within the framework of the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for future cooperation, and a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Odlar Yurdu University and the “Taskool” platform to develop their collaboration.

The “Taskool” platform enables students to build an academic portfolio through STEAM projects, olympiads, professional courses, and mentorship programs. This approach allows young people to be evaluated not only by test results but also by their skills and activities.

🚀 As INNOLAND, we continue to contribute to the development of innovative ideas and the startup ecosystem.