Registration for the "Star Venture" Programme, supported by “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, is still open!

The "Star Venture" Programme, implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), invites high-potential Azerbaijani startups to join the initiative for international growth. 🇦🇿

Selected startups within the programme will receive:
Individual consulting and mentoring support worth EUR 50,000,
Access to investment opportunities,
Global business connections and networking possibilities.

To date, more than 400 startups have benefited from this programme, attracting over EUR 600 million in foreign investment.

Now it’s Azerbaijan’s startups’ turn to shine!

Application deadline: 22 October 2025
Registration link: Apply here

Let’s promote the Azerbaijani startup ecosystem on the global stage — together!

Have you heard startups say, “we’re already in the acceleration stage”? 
But what does acceleration mean?

Acceleration is the phase where startups that have tested their idea and are ready to grow gain speed.

At this stage, teams:
meet with investors
strengthen market strategies
refine sales and marketing plans
focus on realistic goals with mentor support

In simple terms, acceleration is the moment when a startup is not just starting, but preparing to grow. 

What do you think is the most important factor for a startup at this stage — mentorship, market strategy, or investor support?

January 8, 2019, the presentation of the Acceleration of Startups in Agricultural Technologies program, which will be implemented by the INNOLAND Incubation and Acceleration Center of the State Agency for Citizen Services and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan.

The event was addressed by the Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan on innovations Shabnam Mamedova, who noted in her speech that the use of innovations in the agricultural sector had already begun. Among the activities, the Acceleration program will be implemented during the first this year. The program applications has already been announced, which will last until January 20.

At the same time, Sh. Mamedova stressed that support is also provided for start-ups whose technologies and innovations can be applied in other areas.

The event discussed prospects for cooperation between the parties. It was also proposed to conduct incentive and stimulating activities for owners of ideas in the field of agriculture.

Note that INNOLAND is an incubation, acceleration and research center created for the development of the private sector in Azerbaijan, as well as outside, to encourage innovation and expand the startup movement. INNOLAND consists of a coworking center, incubation, acceleration, and the IT Training and Education Center.