Azerbaijani startups took the stage at the “Global Startup Showcase” during the “Silicon Valley May Summit 2026” event
2 June 2026 On May 19–21, the “Silicon Valley May Summit 2026” was held at the headquarters of “Plug and Play” in Sunnyvale, California. The three-day event brought together more than 300 startups across 17 different industry programs, over 4,000 participants, corporate partners, and investors. This year’s agenda focused on key topics such as artificial […]
Azerbaijani startups are strengthening their connections with the Silicon Valley ecosystem
25 May 2026 Azerbaijani startups participating in the “GOAL” program, organized through the partnership of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and Plug and Play Tech Center, have held meetings in Silicon Valley. As part of this, a meeting took place between Azerbaijani startups and Saed Amidi, CEO of Plug and Play Tech Center. […]
IDDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard
8 May 2026 The Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and Mastercard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. Within the framework of this partnership, the parties aim to implement advanced cybersecurity technologies in Azerbaijan, strengthen cyber resilience at both organizational and ecosystem levels, support startup development and innovation, […]
“Graduation Day” of the second cohort was held at the “Vistar” Center of Excellence
8 May 2026 On May 6, project presentations of the second cohort graduates were held at the “Vistar” Center of Excellence, established through the partnership of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA), the Azerbaijan Space Agency, Israel Aerospace Industries, and the Holon Institute of Technology. A total of 30 participants graduated from the second […]
Chris Hewish: “Game industry revenues in Azerbaijan are projected to exceed $200 million.”
5 May 2026 The global gaming industry is projected to reach a value of $500 billion by 2030, and in this context, growing attention is being directed toward emerging technology hubs. Against this backdrop, the development of a digital ecosystem and the adoption of innovative technologies in Azerbaijan are creating a strong foundation for the […]
The activity plan of the Regional Acceleration Center of the International Telecommunication Union in Azerbaijan has been discussed
1 May 2026 The Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA), together with experts from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), as well as active members of the innovation ecosystem, held an online meeting to discuss the future activities of the ITU Regional Acceleration Center. During the meeting, feedback was gathered from ecosystem stakeholders on the Center’s […]
An opportunity for Azerbaijan’s game studios to participate in a prestigious global event!
10 April 2026 The Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA), in partnership with Xsolla, has announced an open call for applications for game studios from Azerbaijan to participate in the Digital Dragons 2026, which will take place on May 17–19, 2026 in Krakow. This event will provide game studios with the opportunity to showcase their […]
Registration has started for the new training cohort of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center
7 April 2026 Registration has opened for a new training cohort at the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, jointly established by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. This cohort offers a special opportunity: among those who successfully complete the program, the top […]
The Xsolla–IDDA Incubation Program, aimed at supporting the development of the digital gaming ecosystem, has been launched
1 April 2026 Registration has opened for the Xsolla–IDDA Incubation Program, launched through a partnership between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) and Xsolla. The program offers individual game developers and early-stage game teams from Azerbaijan and the region a comprehensive pathway—from idea to minimum viable product (MVP)—including development strategy, mentorship from international experts, […]
IDDA and Plug and Play launch a program supporting startups’ access to global markets
23 March 2026 Within the framework of cooperation between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and the renowned U.S.-based innovation company Plug and Play, the “GOAL” (soft landing) program has been launched to accelerate the access of high-potential startups to the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Throughout the program, startups will gain essential skills in strategic […]