An Azerbaijani startup will participate in “Silkway Accelerator 2026”.
Azerbaijan’s AI/MediaTech startup “InnMedia” has been selected to participate in the seventh batch of the “Silkway Accelerator 2026” program, implemented by Central Asia’s largest international technopark, Astana Hub, in partnership with Google for Startups.
According to Startup.az, InnMedia founder Teymur Kutseba stated that the company is the only Azerbaijani startup selected for the new stage of the program and will represent the country among regional technology companies.
He noted that participation in the accelerator program will be an important milestone in implementing the company’s international growth strategy.
“This program will give us the opportunity to go through an intensive growth phase, join an international network of experts, test new development opportunities, and further strengthen our readiness to enter regional and global markets,” T. Kutseba said.
He added that while incubation programs mainly focus on the early development stages of projects, acceleration programs are designed to help companies scale faster, expand sales opportunities, attract investment, and prepare for operations in international markets. (AzerTac)
The “Silkway Accelerator” program was launched in 2022 as a joint initiative of Astana Hub and Google for Startups. Over the previous six batches, the program has brought together 73 startups from more than eight countries across the region. According to the organizers, participating startups have collectively attracted more than $48 million in investment, while their combined market valuation has exceeded $500 million.
Previous Azerbaijani participants in the program included Tripsome, Metatesk, Voiceloft, and Tryverse.
“InnMedia” develops an AI-powered platform for automating media and communication processes. The solution enables media organizations, editorial offices, and digital publishers to automate content collection, analysis, production, and distribution across text, audio, visual, and video formats.
According to Teymur Kutseba, participation in the “Silkway Accelerator” program will create additional opportunities for the company to expand its international partner network and accelerate the development of its technological solutions.
“InnMedia” (“Innovation Media Services” LLC) operates in the fields of AdTech, MediaTech, and artificial intelligence. The company is developing a fully functional AI platform for automating content creation, localization, and distribution.
Previously, InnMedia received an official grant worth $150,000 under the Microsoft Azure Credits program and also participated in programs organized by SABAH.HUB, IE Business School, and Y Combinator Summer School.