
Vugar Aliyev
Over the past year, I have actively contributed as a mentor, trainer, speaker, and evaluator across a range of innovation and entrepreneurship programs. I served as a mentor at Innostart with IDDA, providing guidance and support to early-stage startups. I also acted as a mentor for the Cultech Incubation Program and the GameTech Incubation Program, both organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture in Azerbaijan, helping participants develop their projects and refine their business strategies. Additionally, I mentored participants at the Versinaj Incubation Program with DOST Agency and at the FinTech Hackathon organized by Bank Republic and Baku Higher Oil School. Beyond mentorship, I contributed as a guest lecturer at ADA University and as a trainer at the Azerbaijan Medical University Innovation Center. I also participated in the evaluation of startups for the UNEC Incubator+ program, providing expert feedback and assessments to support the growth of emerging companies.
Over the past year, I have co-organized several programs focused on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. These include InnoStart 2024-2025, WaterTech by SUP VC, the Bolt Acceleration Program, the CulTech Incubation Program, the GameTech Incubation Program, and GIST by VentureWell, supporting participants in developing their skills, projects, and startup ventures.
During the year, I provided support to a wide range of startups across different sectors, including SpecDeaf, OnePharm, Scapp, BioScript, Balteam, LankonFarms.com, Reklamed, R-Carrier, Flash Mentor, Qapinizda, Printly, SafBazaar, Youbase, Backlify, İdealab, StartApp, SaleX, Yarımillik və İllik Hesabama, FlexRide, Glamo, Agrosphere Biotech, PriX, Admatic, KvantSafe, Kimi.az, İmyen, Mellora, Teb.az, StudentAll, Codepays, Biolonic, Paylas, OSA, Turizy.az, PawPal, 4Youcare.com, Devetly, KinoBox, Bir-yer, Casting.az, BrandedBy, Funiverse, Sanatgah, MusicAl, Whatthemovie, Fild, and OLSUN.
Technopark Resident of the Year
Ecosytem MVP (Most Valuable Person) of the Year
Startup of the Year
Digitalization of the Year
Women in Tech of the Year
Tech Event of the Year
Skills Booster of the Year
Startup Ecosystem Player of the Year