Partners for the “Startup School 4” Project Across the Asian Continent Announced
The Asian partners of the “Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups” global innovation program, implemented by the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal operated by Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), have been presented to the public.
According to Startup.az, the list of partners includes “Silk Road High Tech Park Association”, “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade”, ATUİAB, “Licorne Gulf Investment Fund”, “Ostim Technical University”, “Cappadocia Technopark”, and “Niğde Technopark”.
These partners will provide training and mentorship services to startups within the framework of the project. In addition, they will take part in the evaluation process and support the integration of startups into global markets.
The China-based partner, “Silk Road High Tech Park Association” (SRHPA), operates to strengthen cooperation among high-tech parks and promote startup development. Within the program, SRHPA provides training and mentorship support, while also contributing to startup evaluation as a member of the jury panel.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade” from Pakistan is a government agency engaged in promoting investments, improving the business environment, and attracting foreign investors.
Representing Uzbekistan, ATUİAB brings together business leaders from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, supporting the expansion of business relations and the promotion of investment opportunities.
“Licorne Gulf Investment Fund” from Qatar focuses on investing in innovative and high-potential projects, supporting startups’ access to financial resources and facilitating their integration into international markets.
Among the partners representing Türkiye, “Ostim Technical University” operates with an industry-integrated education model, contributing to the training of qualified professionals in engineering and technology fields.
“Cappadocia Technopark”, located in the Nevşehir region, strengthens university–industry collaboration and supports the development of the innovation ecosystem.
“Niğde Technopark” also plays an important role in promoting university–industry cooperation and supporting the development of startups, technological innovations, and R&D projects.
It should be noted that online registration for the “Startup School 4” project is currently open. The program aims to attract a total of 500 startups from five continents this year.
The application deadline is May 15, 2026. For registration: https://startupschool.az/en/register