A National Digital Literacy Training Program Will Be Implemented for Public Sector Employees
9 October 2026 The Innovation and Digital Development Agency, operating under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, will launch the “Digital Horizons” National Digital Literacy Training Program for civil servants and employees of government institutions. The program aims to systematically develop digital skills across the public sector, accelerate digital transformation in public administration, and […]
Registration has opened for the new training cohort at the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center
8 October 2026 The Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, established jointly by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency in cooperation with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, has opened registration for a new training cohort. This training cohort will also offer a special opportunity. The five highest-performing graduates […]
IDDA and the Digital Cooperation Organization Announce a Joint Action Plan
6 October 2026 A meeting was held between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The event was attended by Farid Osmanov, Chairman of the Board of IDDA; Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO; and representatives of around 30 companies representing Azerbaijan’s startup and ICT ecosystem. The meeting focused […]
Azerbaijan Advances 9 Places in the Global Innovation Index
30 September 2026 According to the Global Innovation Index 2026 published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Azerbaijan ranks 85th among 139 countries, advancing nine places compared to 2025. This result represents Azerbaijan’s highest ranking over the past five years. A comparison of the positions of countries included in both the 2025 and 2026 […]
Azerbaijan’s Cybersecurity Team Wins a Medal at “WorldSkills Shanghai 2026” for the First Time
29 September 2026 From September 22 to 27, Azerbaijan competed in the Cybersecurity skill at the “WorldSkills Shanghai 2026” international competition held in Shanghai, China. Representing Azerbaijan in this field, Ali Maharramli and Yusif Kazimli, employees of the Information Security Department of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, scored 702 points and were awarded the […]
“Xsolla” Research and Development Center Launches Operations in Baku
28 September 2026 With the support of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the official opening of “Xsolla”’s Research and Development Center in Baku was held. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev and the leadership of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency. During the event, “Xsolla”’s […]
The next “Community Day” was organized for graduates of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center
24 September 2026 The next “Community Day” event was held for graduates of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center (ACC), operating under the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). The main objective of the event was to promote knowledge and experience sharing among ACC graduates, discuss the development prospects of the cybersecurity ecosystem, and strengthen professional connections. […]
Azerbaijan’s Digital Government and Technological Potential Presented at “ITCN Asia 2026” Exhibition
24 September 2026 A delegation comprising representatives of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and Technopark residents participated in the 28th “ITCN Asia 2026” international technology exhibition and conference held in Karachi, Pakistan. The main objectives of the visit were to present Azerbaijan’s digital government experience, innovation ecosystem, cybersecurity capabilities, and the products and […]
Opportunities and Challenges in the Innovation Ecosystem Discussed with Startups and Technology Companies within the “Baku ID” Framework
18 September 2026 An “Ecosystem Meetup” meeting was held on the initiative of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) with leading technology companies and startups in Azerbaijan. Nearly 20 companies were represented at the meeting, held within the framework of “Baku ID.” Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Hasanov provided detailed information […]
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, […]