About the Centre
The ITU Acceleration Centre (IAC) in Azerbaijan is established through a strategic cooperation between the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) operating under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan. As part of ITU’s global network of Acceleration Centres, this initiative aims to foster digital innovation, support startup ecosystems and advance digital transformation in Azerbaijan and the broader region. Its primary goal is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship potential, promote ecosystem collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation both within the CIS region and beyond.
Mission and Vision
To strengthen innovation capabilities and accelerate digital transformation
by enhancing national and regional capacity in digital entrepreneurship,
in line with global development goals such as the Kigali Action Plan
and outcomes of the Plenipotentiary Conference 2022.
Its primary goal is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship potential,
promote ecosystem collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation both
within the CIS region and beyond.
Mission and Vision
To strengthen innovation capabilities and accelerate digital transformation
by enhancing national and regional capacity in digital entrepreneurship,
in line with global development goals such as the Kigali Action Plan
and outcomes of the Plenipotentiary Conference 2022.
Its primary goal is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship potential,
promote ecosystem collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation both
within the CIS region and beyond.
Strategic directions
The IAC in Azerbaijan supports five key strategic directions, developed under the ITU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development.
Trends Research Readiness
Strengthen foresight capabilities in tech and policy evolution.
Open Technology Innovation
Foster multistakeholder mechanisms for open access to technologies.
Entrepreneurship and SME Growth
Support inclusive innovation ecosystems for startups.
Policy Experimentation
Provide agile, experimental policy environments.
Ecosystem Initiative Acceleration
Scale digital innovations through collaborative initiatives.
Our Services
Discover the key advantages that make our initiative valuable for you!
Conducting research on technology and innovation trends, and preparing forward-looking strategies and roadmaps.
Supporting startup growth, investor relations, and access to global markets
Promoting knowledge and experience exchange with ITU Centres and over 40 countries worldwide
Establishing open innovation clusters and "living lab" environments for the implementation of new technologies
Organizing training, exchange, and capacity-building programmes for innovators and public sector representatives
Implementing collaborative innovation projects involving government, private sector, and academia representatives
FAQ
Our location
89 Ataturk Avenue, Narimanov District, Baku, Azerbaijan