SUP.VC - Corporate Innovation

Why SUP.VC?

COMMUNITY

Our community is our strength. SUP VC is a connecting hub between startups, international and local mentors & coaches and operating team.

MENTORSHIP

As a startup team, you'll get access to knowledgeable mentors, among which are successful entrepreneurs, experienced investors, industry experts.

BRAND & PR

Our local and international media connections help you to position your brand in the market. We feature our startup at different events and social media..

OFFICE

We provide our startups with office space that operates 24/7. You'll connect with the brightest minds and the most creative people you can meet in Baku.

CONNECTIONS

We know everyone in the startup community in this country and a lot of others abroad. Our connections will help you expand your professional network.

INVESTMENT

As a SUP VC portfolio company you'll have an opportunity to connect with local and international investors in Demo Days and raise investment for your startup.

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

SUP VC along with TECH AZ bring all kind of interesting events under various brands to Azerbaijan where you learn and meet new founders.

TOOLS

As a SUP VC portfolio company you will have an opportunity to benefit from dozens of available perks and discounted tools that will add a great value to your startup.

Portfolio

1. "Fintech Founders Bootcamp by PASHA Bank" is an intensive and hands-on program. Within the framework of this program, the different approaches used in the field of data analysis and finance, including the application of modern technological financial tools were discussed. At the event held on July 19-20, 2022, the speakers shared their ideas and real experiences on "NFT" and its application in the financial field, open banking approach and its development, financial inclusion of cryptocurrencies.

2. "Call of Data Workshop" "What is Data Science?", the importance of this field, current perspectives, theoretical, practical aspects, etc. topics were discussed. The main goal of holding the "Call of Data Workshop" is to increase interest in Data science in time of rapid development of technology, to inform analysts with extensive experience in this field and executives who use analytics in management decisions about the world practice, and at the same time to bring together enthusiasts who want to start a new career.

3. "Techstars Startup Weekend Fintech Baku" held in the field of FinTech lasted 3 days and 10 teams competed for the win. On the first day of the competition, participants who voiced different ideas were divided into teams and worked on projects for the next two days. On the last day, 3 of the teams that presented their projects in front of the jury won the highest points. At the end, the teams that won the first 3 places were awarded with various prizes. Within the framework of the competition, participants were given the opportunity to implement their ideas based on innovative technologies. Under the guidance of professionals from various industries, participants worked to create real solutions to overcome the challenges of the financial world. Also, to ensure the effectiveness of the process, the participants were provided with consulting support by professional mentors.

4. "Product Owner Marathon" was held in the direction of mastering the product development process and the role of product owner. The marathon, which lasted for 1 month, was held in the format of a product competition. 14 teams from 7 universities participated in the competition and worked on their ideas. The teams were given workshops by many experts, including "PASHA Bank" experts, in order to create solutions in various fields. Vision C, Ruby, EduActive, Western Cowboys, Photons, Rubicon, Jobgram, WaterSavers teams, which successfully completed the first stage, fought for the first place in the second stage. Among the teams that presented their projects in front of the jury in the final, the "Western Cowboys" team won the highest score.

5. SUP.VC organized the "Hack Cov-19" hackathon in 2022 with the aim of eliminating the difficulties and damage caused in the innovation, technology industry during the pandemic. Within the framework of the hackathon, solutions on "Supporting the most vulnerable and at-risk people", "Tech and health", "Tech for everyday lives", "Physical distancing and social connectedness" and other topics were presented. More than 600 applicants from 45 countries participated in the organized virtual hackathon called "Hack Cov-19".

6. The company organized the competition of university and school teams participating in the hackathon category of the "International STEAM Azerbaijan Festival 2022" held at the Baku Expo Center on December 5-9, 2022, and provided the necessary support. In total, SAF 2022 was organized in the format of a competition in 10 categories, as well as an exhibition of innovative projects in 1 category. 1312 people from 350 teams won the right to participate in the festival. 127 of them were from foreign countries, and 442 were local participants. Foreign participants represented Turkey, Great Britain, Sweden, Estonia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

7. On August 7, 2020, the "International Fintech Evening" event was held under the joint organization of SUP.VC company and PASHA Bank. Speakers from Saving Global/Raisin, Delivery Hero, Nearbanking, VK.COM, Yandex Money, Lending Club, Alkredit.az, Mandarin.io, Neodigital, Optio.ai, Payzakat and Paym.es participated in the event. The 45-minute event "Traditional banking has changed strategy", "Is fintech boosting financial inclusion?" and "Big Tech bursts on the scene" consisted of 3 sessions.

8. Together with the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, SUP.VC held innovation-related talks, workshops and panels as part of the startup ecosystem awareness program in the cities of Ganja, Lankaran, Mingachevir, Sheki and Zagatala. Also panel discussions on "Innovative professions of the future" in these regions were organized. Within the framework of the program, "Agrotech and Energy Ideathon" was organized in the city of Ganja on the integration of technologies and innovations in the agricultural and energy sector as well. In addition, a mentoring program was implemented in the regions to train startup mentors.

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