01.10.2026 / 10:41
Isa Gasimov, Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), and Aydan Huseynzade, project manager, held an online meeting with Neelesh Bhatia, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Singapore-based “InnovNation”, a company specialising in innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
During the meeting, “InnovNation” presented its platform, AI- and automation-driven solutions, as well as opportunities for applying these technologies to the management and development of innovation ecosystems.
The parties discussed potential areas of cooperation in the digital management of international startup programs implemented by the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal, including the “Startup School” program; monitoring startup development; AI-powered mentorship and personalised support; and the management of mentor and investor networks.
The meeting also addressed the coordination of innovation programs through an integrated digital platform, the enhancement of data-driven analytics, and the systematic monitoring of startups’ development trajectories.
It should be noted that “InnovNation”, based in Singapore, provides AI-powered platforms and advisory services to universities, government institutions, accelerators, incubators, and other stakeholders within innovation ecosystems.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties exchanged views on continuing the sharing of expertise and experience in the digital transformation of innovation ecosystems, the application of artificial intelligence, and the expansion of international cooperation.
