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 “Modern Education and Innovation” panel discussion was held at the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University within the framework of the event organized in partnership between “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center and the “ADPU Enactus” international program.

Before the panel discussion, Asaf Zamanov, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at ADPU; Laman Ahmadova, Advisor to the Director of the Innovation Center; Nicat Amiraslanov, Head of INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center; and Zenfira Seyidova, Coordinator of the "ADPU ENACTUS" team, delivered speeches emphasizing the importance of implementing innovative approaches in education and the contribution of such events to the generation of new ideas.

The panel was moderated by Ziniddin Babayev, Deputy Head of the Project Management Department at the Innovation Center. Speakers included Ahmet Köse, Head of the "Bilim Azerbaijan" project; Khayala Fatullayeva, Head of the Digital Economy Department at the Center for Analysis and Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Isa Gasimov, Head of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal; Aytan Guliyeva-Rzayeva, Senior Training Specialist at the ASAN Innovative Development Center; and Mail Yagub, Head of the "Sociology Academy".

During their speeches, the speakers shared their views and experiences on the importance of applying innovative methods, digital tools, and startup culture in education. The event attracted great interest from young teachers and students, who engaged in extensive discussions and addressed questions to the panelists.

At the end, participants were awarded certificates.

A meeting was held between the "Innovations Center" and Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency

On April 7, a meeting took place between the "Innovations Center" of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Innovation and Technology Agency operating under the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Georgia. During the meeting, Vusal Rustamov, Director of the "Innovations Center," provided detailed information regarding the center's core activities, the innovation ecosystem, startup support, as well as ongoing innovation-oriented initiatives and achievements.

Within the framework of the meeting, the parties familiarized themselves with each Other's fields of activity and discussed opportunities for cooperation in the field of social innovations. At the same time, the potential for implementing joint projects and strengthening collaboration within international programs was reviewed.

The guests also visited and learned about the activities of the ASAN Service center, "INNOLAND" Incubation and Acceleration Center, the "ABAD" public legal entity, and the "Bilim Baku" (Bilim Azerbaijan) center.