Azerbaijan : Fostering Development of Local Tech Startups
The proposed knowledge and support technical assistance (KSTA) will support INNOLAND, an incubation, acceleration, and research center of the Innovation Center at the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan to set up effective and efficient institutional arrangements at the local level for tech startups support. Incubation and acceleration services will be delivered in Ganja and Sheki towns through: (i) the Ganja State University's (GSU) and the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (ASAU) and (ii) INNOLAND's branch office - Innoland Sheki, respectively.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Yusifova, Sabina
Central and West Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Azerbaijan -
Sector
- Information and communication technology
Project Name | Fostering Development of Local Tech Startups | ||||
Project Number | 53416-001 | ||||
Country / Economy | Azerbaijan |
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Project Status | Active | ||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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Sector / Subsector | Information and communication technology / ICT strategy and policy, and capacity development |
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Gender | Some gender elements | ||||
Description | The proposed knowledge and support technical assistance (KSTA) will support INNOLAND, an incubation, acceleration, and research center of the Innovation Center at the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan to set up effective and efficient institutional arrangements at the local level for tech startups support. Incubation and acceleration services will be delivered in Ganja and Sheki towns through: (i) the Ganja State University's (GSU) and the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (ASAU) and (ii) INNOLAND's branch office - Innoland Sheki, respectively. | ||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Digital development is important for making Azerbaijan's economy knowledge-based. Development of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector is an important element of the diversification of the economy away from hydrocarbons. The tech startups are viewed as a driving force for the country's ICT sector and digital transformation; and as a source of innovative solutions and productivity growth in the economy. ADB's Country Partnership Strategy, 2019-2023 envisages support in expanding ICT infrastructure and services in the regions. This includes fostering digital microbusinesses and small- and medium-sized enterprises and strengthening the enabling environment for the digital economy. The Innovation Center under the State Agency on Public Services and Social Innovations facilitates the development of tech startups across in the country. |
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Impact | Creation, development and promotion of startups to support innovative solutions in rural and non-rural production areas |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Strengthened local capacity for effective startups facilitation. |
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Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Enabling environment for local tech startups strengthened Local institutional set-up for tech startups development improved Knowledge partnerships developed |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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Consulting Services | ADB will engage: (i) a project coordinator (individual national consultant) to coordinate all activities under the TA, in consultation with the INNOLAND, GSU, and ASAU; and (ii) a consulting firm to deliver the TA's outputs 1 and 2, and output 3's part of setting up the twinning partnership. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Yusifova, Sabina |
Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Azerbaijan Resident Mission (AZRM) |
Executing Agencies |
The State Agency for Public Services & Social Inno |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 18 Feb 2020 |
Fact Finding | 24 Feb 2020 to 28 Feb 2020 |
MRM | - |
Approval | 03 Dec 2020 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 29 Dec 2020 |
TA 6650-AZE
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
03 Dec 2020 | 30 Dec 2020 | 30 Dec 2020 | 30 Jun 2022 | 30 Jun 2024 | - |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
0.00 | 500,000.00 | 0.00 | 50,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 550,000.00 | 06 Oct 2023 | 354,642.69 |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Fostering Development of Local Tech Startups: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Dec 2020 |
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Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Organization of Tech Startups competition | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
Organization of tech startups competition | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
Fostering Development of Local Tech Startups | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
TECH STARTUPS CAPACITY BUILDING FIRM | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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Capacity Development | Technical Assistance 6650 | 18 Jan 2021 | Steinbeis GmbH & Co.KG for Technology Transfer (GERMANY) in association with Ekvita Consulting LLC (AZERBAIJAN) | Adornostr. 8, Deutschland Stuttgart 70599 Germany | State Agency for Public Services & Social Innov | 276,356.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
None currently available.