“The rules for granting the Investment Promotion Certificate have been revised”

President Ilham Aliyev amended the “Rules for Issuing an Investment Promotion Certificate,” approved by his decree dated January 18, 2016 Startup

06.02.2026

“Open dialogue is essential for the innovation and startup ecosystem” — Osman Gunduz

Osman Gündüz, President of the Azerbaijan Internet Forum and an expert, shared his position regarding the meeting held by Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev with startup representatives Startup

06.02.2026

Rashad Nabiyev held discussions with startup representatives on support mechanisms

Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport, discussed the state’s support mechanisms with representatives of Azerbaijan’s startups Startup

02.02.2026

Legislative framework for startup financing under development

Last year, the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) carried out activities in five key directions aimed at building the innovation ecosystem in Azerbaijan According to Startup

02.02.2026

IRIA: “Startups face challenges in accessing finance”

There are still significant challenges regarding startups’ access to financing in Azerbaijan According to Startup

30.01.2026

The 2025 year-end edition of the “Export Review” has been published

The first 2026 edition of the “Export Review”, published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), is dedicated to the results of the previous year According to Startup

29.01.2026

Proposal put forward to revise the duration of income tax incentives under the startup certificate

The duration of income tax incentives under the startup certificate in Azerbaijan should be reconsidered According to Startup

29.01.2026

SMBDA: 2.5 million manats in grants allocated to 130 startups

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) has allocated a total of 25 million manats in grants to 130 startups to date through a dedicated support mechanism

28.01.2026

“Enterprise Azerbaijan” was represented at an international cooperation meeting

Representatives of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication participated in an online meeting held within the framework of the international innovation platform “TEKTiTE 2026” The meeting aimed to ensure initial coordination among partner countries and organizations, as well as to discuss potential areas of cooperation

27.01.2026

Last year, 59 entrepreneurs received tax incentives for innovative projects

In 2025, 125 micro and small business entities applied to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) under the Ministry of Economy to obtain a “Startup” Certificate According to Startup

26.01.2026

American investor: Baku’s startup ecosystem is developing and can integrate into global markets

Azerbaijan’s capital is gradually strengthening its position on the map of regional innovation ecosystems According to Startup

25.01.2026

The second day of “Startup Days” has taken place.

The second day of Startup Days, held at the Incubation Center of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) with the participation of students from AzTU, the Turkey–Azerbaijan University (TAU), and the National Aviation Academy, continued with intensive and productive activities According to Startup

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