EnterpriseAzerbaijan StartUp School
Where startups turn to business

StartUp School focused on educating the creation of startups for entrepreneurship and management of businesses.

Boost interest in startups
Provide education in entrepreneurship
Go-to-Market Strategies

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Why choose our startupschool

Enable the participants to tap into the global startup community to interact with entrepreneurs and learn new skills.

Entrepreneurial growth

Achieving its objective to grow and expand a business by its quality, quantity, and turnover.

Mentoring

Using the knowledge and skills of experienced international mentors at the academic level.

Pitching to investors

Creating opportunities for startups to negotiate with investors to finance their projects.

Market Sizing and Positioning

Estimating demand for your product, calculate potential revenue, and develop an evidence-led marketing strategy.

Innovation strategy

Guiding decisions on how resources are to be used to meet a business is objectives for innovation, deliver value and build competitive advantage.

Featured Courses With Their Instructors

Learn about our well-known mentors from around the world

Mehmet Serkan Tosun

Director of Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship

Work experience Director, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Business, University…

Product Market Fit and MVP & Product Development

Nijat Mehdiyev

Department Manager, Senior Researcher - German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence

Work experience Senior Researcher, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).…

Fields of Application and Opportunities in Digital Technologies

Gonca Kara

Head of Projects and Ecosystems – A8 Acceleration Center, Malta

Work experience Head of Projects and Ecosystems – A8 Acceleration Center, Malta, May 2024…

Sustainability potentials of the green economy

Ünsal Sığrı

Vice Rector of the OSTİM Technical University

Work experience Full Professor - Ostim Technical University, Vice Rector at the University;…

Leadership and team management

Bilgin Yazlik

General Manager - Kapadokya Technopark at Türkiye

Work experience Doktor Öğretim Üyesi – Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Ünv, Mühendislik Fakültesi,…

Intellectual property and legal regulations

Zhang Xiaogang

Director of the International Cooperation Center, Silk Road High-Tech Park Association at China

Director of the International Cooperation Center, Silk Road High-Tech Park Association at…

Business development and growth strategies

Alperen Zeki Gokmen

Founder – BeHumbo Company, Estonia

Work experience Co-Founder – The Brutally Honest Mentor, Estonia, Feb 2024 – Present Co-Director…

Generative AI and Its Applications; Nailing Your Go- To-Market Strategy and Founder-Led Marketing

Beliz Bediz Sinan

Founder – BeHumbo Company, Estonia

Work experience Founder – BeHumbo, Estonia, Jan 2025 – Present Chapter Director – Founder…

Nailing Your Go- To-Market Strategy and Founder-Led Marketing; Self-Discovery for Founders

Pawel Pietrasienski

Associate Professor, Director of International Trade in The Nevada Governor’s Office

Work experience Contributor, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Nevada Reno,…

Pitching to investors

Matt Westfield

Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Adjunct Professor

Work experience University of Nevada, Reno 2011-2015 , Entrepreneur-in-Residence- College…

Technology Execution

Thierry Cellerin

Managing Director & Founder - Buzzfactory Ltd

Work experience 03/2009-present-Buzzfactory Ltd. Managing Director & Founder • Buzzfactory…

Business Development and Sales Strategies in Startups

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal, managed by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, has launched the "Green and Digital Silk Road" international acceleration program within the framework of the "Startup School 3" project. The program brings together participants and partners from Central Asia, Silk Road countries, as well as the USA, Germany, and Malta. Its main goal is to support startups developing products and services in the fields of green and digital innovation and to integrate new startups into the ecosystem. The initiative also aims to strengthen regional cooperation, foster the exchange of innovative ideas, and create investment opportunities. By promoting digitalization and green technologies, the program contributes to sustainable development and digital transformation in participating countries. Ultimately, it seeks to encourage the creation of innovative solutions with a lasting regional and global impact.

The main categories of the Startup School 3 project have been selected in accordance with both regional challenges and global activities to accelerate digitalization for countries and shape a green economy.

The proposed categories are: 1. Digital Innovation and Technology - This direction includes promoting new technological solutions and digital transformation. Startups and innovative companies can contribute to the digitalization of the economy by developing innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, and cloud technologies. 2. Green Finance and Sustainable Economy - It focuses on financial mechanisms that support sustainable economic development. This includes green investments, environmental social governance (ESG) principles, carbon markets, and financial models aimed at combating climate change. The goal is to develop business and startup ecosystems that ensure environmental sustainability.

• Direct access to distinguished experts and mentors from the USA, Germany, South Korea, China, Türkiye, and other countries; • Global knowledge exchange and the opportunity to join an international network of startup ecosystem participants; • Potential investment opportunities from local and international venture funds (including the USA, Malta, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan); • Awarded for participating in online trainings in the “Green and Digital Silk Road” international acceleration program within the framework of the “Startup School 3” project. • Free, high-quality online training programs for startups; • Individualized professional mentorship support for each team; • Practical knowledge and real-world experience sharing in areas such as digital transformation, green technologies, market strategy, and more; • The chance to meet global and local investors during “Demo Day”; • Opportunities to access regional and global markets; • Grants and other funding opportunities; • The possibility of obtaining a “Startup Certificate”; • Access to a collaboration platform with public and private sector institutions within the program; • Networking with international organizations and establishing partnerships for future projects; • Public recognition and media exposure for successful startups; • Final stage 1st and 2nd place winners (2 projects) will each receive a 1000 AZN travel ticket voucher from Baku Holiday Travel.

All stages of the program are conducted in English.

Selection criteria: Innovativeness and technological basis of the project; Market potential and growth opportunities; Strong and functional team composition; The idea must be pre-tested or at the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage; Potential to create value in terms of social and environmental impact.

Implementation period of the "Green and Digital Silk Road" international acceleration program within the “Startup School 3” project: Registration stage – April–August 1, 2025 Selection stage – July–August 1, 2025 Training sessions – August–October 2025 Identification of finalists – October 1–15, 2025 Mentoring support – October–November 1, 2025 Demo Day – November 2025

Yes, the program actively encourages collaboration among participating startups. Through group workshops, networking sessions, and joint activities, teams can connect and collaborate not only with local startups but also with those coming from different countries, creating valuable international partnerships.

Yes. Successful projects are formally registered and promoted to potential investors via the https://enterpriseazerbaijan.gov.az/ platform, ensuring broader visibility and access to funding opportunities. Moreover, during the “Demo Day” scheduled to take place in Baku in November 2025, selected startups from the program will have the unique opportunity to pitch their ventures and establish direct connections with international investors.