A workshop on Azerbaijan’s digital development was held with the participation of government institutions and international experts
1 July 2026 Within the framework of cooperation between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), a workshop on “Digital Government Development” was held on June 29–30, 2026. During the two-day workshop, representatives of government institutions, the private sector, and experts in digital […]
IDDA has joined the international “Microsoft for Startups Investor Network” program
Within the framework of cooperation between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and Microsoft, an important international development and support opportunity has been created for startups. IDDA has joined Microsoft’s “Microsoft for Startups Investor Network” international program. This collaboration will accelerate the integration of local startups into the global technology ecosystem, while also supporting […]
A hackathon contributing to cooperation between government institutions and young startups has been held
12 June 2026 The “Openwave” Open Innovation Hackathon, implemented within the framework of cooperation between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and the Narimanov District Executive Authority of Baku City, has been successfully completed. “Openwave” was organized to strengthen the technology and entrepreneurship skills of young people, as well as to contribute to the […]
Registration has started for the third training wave of the “Vistar” Center of Excellence
8 June 2026 Applications are now open for the third training wave 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. The training program aims to strengthen human capital in the IT sector, […]
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 […]