On December 20, StrategEast, in partnership with the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and Azerbaijan Innovation Center (AIM), hosted the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Event in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The event featured a keynote by Adrian Gheorghe, Partner Development Advisor at Microsoft, who shared transformative insights on leveraging AI and Azure resources for growth.
The session began with welcoming speeches from Lika Merabishvili, StrategEast’s Regional Director for the Caucasus, Salar Imamaliyev, Advisor to the Chairperson of IDDA, and Vusal Azizov, Advisor to the Chairperson of IDDA. Their remarks emphasized regional collaboration and support for the startup and IT ecosystem in Azerbaijan. Yevgeniya Bikmurzina, Head of Innovation Ecosystem at IDDA, showcased how the agency empowers startups with funding, mentorship, and ecosystem-building efforts.
This event highlighted StrategEast’s commitment to fostering innovation and connecting global expertise with local talent to drive sustainable growth and digital transformation
