Registration continues for the 5th “TUSI” Incubation Program.
Registration is ongoing for the 5th “TUSI” incubation program within the “Skills for the Future” project implemented by the Innovation Center of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to Startup.az, citing the Public Relations Department of the State Agency, the main goal of the project is to strengthen human resource potential 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 among young people, while directing them toward invention and startup activities has been identified as a priority. The program provides participants with broad opportunities to systematically develop ideas, build business models, conduct market research, develop products, and acquire effective presentation skills.
The 5th “TUSI” incubation program is implemented based on an intensive training curriculum covering 10 main topics and 34 sub-modules. The training is built on a practical approach, enabling participants to work on real startup ideas and integrate more effectively into the innovation ecosystem.
Those wishing to participate in the program can fill out the application form via the registration link. April 12 is the final deadline for registration.
All students who have innovative ideas and want to turn them into real projects are invited to participate in the program.
Since 2021, cooperation has been established with 18 higher education institutions within the framework of the project. Training sessions have been conducted for more than 130 mentors prepared at universities. More than 300 startup ideas have been submitted by over 3,000 students. Among them, 45 startup teams were selected to present their projects to investors and experts during Demo Day events.
Startups formed within the “Skills for the Future” project have attracted a total investment of 310,000 AZN, with four startups successfully securing funding.