The impact of innovation and digitalization on sustainable development was discussed at “Baku Climate Action Week 2026”
11 September 2026 As part of “Baku Climate Action Week 2026”, a panel discussion titled “From COP29 to Climate Week: A Digital Path to a Green World” was held under the organization of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport. Held in a Davos-style format, the event brought together nearly 100 representatives of government institutions, […]
Challenges and innovative solutions in the transport sector were discussed at a workshop organized by the IDDA
4 September 2026 The “Plug and Play × IDDA – Industry Challenge” innovation workshop was held with the joint organization of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (MDDT), the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA), and the international innovation company “Plug and Play”, with the participation of “Baku Metro” CJSC and “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC, […]
IDDA Launches “Digital Competencies for Media” Information Sessions
2 September 2026 The Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) has launched a series of regular educational information sessions titled “Digital Competencies for Media.” The main objective of the sessions is to enhance journalists’ digital literacy, provide information about the work being carried out in the country in the field of digitalization and the activities […]
Registration has opened for the “DIGITAL CHALLENGE AZERBAIJAN” competition in the fields of programming and cybersecurity
1 September 2026 Registration has opened for the “DIGITAL CHALLENGE AZERBAIJAN” competition, covering programming and cybersecurity, organized by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency within the “Digital Talents” project. The “DIGITAL CHALLENGE AZERBAIJAN” competition will serve as an important platform for identifying professionals with high potential in programming and cybersecurity in Azerbaijan, showcasing and developing […]
Draft laws prepared to expand financial accessibility within the innovation ecosystem have been approved
27 July 2026 Amendments to legislation have been approved in order to increase financial accessibility within the innovation ecosystem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, develop alternative financing instruments, and encourage investment in this field. As a result of these changes, access to finance for startups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises will expand through venture […]
The third wave of training has started at the “Vistar” Center of Excellence
17 July 2026 An opening event was held to mark the start of the third wave of training at the “Vistar” Center of Excellence, established through the partnership of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA), the Azerbaijan Space Agency (Azercosmos), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and the Holon Institute of Technology. At the event, senior […]
A public hearing was held on legislative initiatives related to the innovation ecosystem
17 July 2026 The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport held a public hearing dedicated to legislative initiatives related to the innovation ecosystem, as предусмотрed in the “Action Plan for 2026–2028 on accelerating digital development in the Republic of Azerbaijan.” At the event, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Hasanov, Advisor to the […]
Public hearing held on reforms in digital development, innovation, artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity
10 July 2026 The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport organized a public hearing dedicated to the reforms being implemented in the fields of digital development, innovation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The event brought together representatives of startups, investment funds, local and international companies, technopark residents and experts. Farid Osmanov, Chairman of the Board of […]
Public discussion explores NGOs’ support for Azerbaijan’s digital development policy
10 July 2026 On July 8, 2026 a public discussion titled “The Government’s Digital Development Policy and NGOs’ Support for This Process” was held by the National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan. The event featured an exchange of views on Azerbaijan’s digital transformation policy, the strategic priorities identified in this area, and the contributions that civil […]
A new generation of public administrators are learning advanced artificial intelligence solutions
6 July 2026 Within the framework of implementing the “Action Plan for 2026–2028 on Accelerating Digital Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan,” the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the University of Birmingham, organized a practical seminar dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence in public administration. […]