Startup and Innovation Opportunities Presented to Students at BEU

An info session dedicated to the Technopark's activity, the startup ecosystem, and innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities was held for first-year students, jointly organized by Baku Engineering University's (BEU) Technopark and the Student Scientific Society.

At the event, Bunyamin Seyidov, Head of the BEU Technopark's Technology Transfer Center, delivered a presentation. The presentation provided information on the Technopark's activity, the support of innovative projects by faculty and students, and opportunities for developing and commercializing startup ideas. It also touched on linking scientific and innovative projects with industrial enterprises, building partnerships with companies, the role of incubation programs in startup development, and the integration of the Technopark into the country's innovation ecosystem.

During the presentation, the stages of creating and developing startups, their types, funding sources, and the formation of a business model were addressed, as well as the development prospects of startups in the fields of artificial intelligence, programming, energy, and the environment. Information was also presented on the world's leading startup hubs, the features of the global startup ecosystem, and statistical indicators on the world startup market for 2026, as well as the opportunities created and projects implemented at the BEU Technopark.

Ramin Akbarov, founder of the "Bucard" startup, then delivered a talk on startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He shared his views on the development of startup initiatives, the transformation of innovative ideas into business projects, and the key features of entrepreneurial activity.

At the end, students' questions were answered, and discussions were held on the issues of interest to them.

The event was organized in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).