InvestorDriving economic growth and entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan.
The startup scene across Azerbaijan
Where startups are forming across Azerbaijan: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Azerbaijan ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #34 | Down 9 | B | Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #74 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #94 | Up 1 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
24 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Azerbaijan
Investors 12
Investor
InvestorDriving digital transformation and transport innovation in Azerbaijan.
InvestorFostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Sabah.
The 3 most prominent of 12. Browse all investors
Incubators 7
IncubatorFostering innovation and startup growth in Azerbaijan.
IncubatorPromoting innovation and high-tech research in Azerbaijan.
IncubatorInnovation hub for high-tech development in Azerbaijan.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 3
AcceleratorAccelerating startups in Azerbaijan and beyond.
AcceleratorEmpowering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan.
AcceleratorFostering innovation and collaboration for startups.
Venture studios 2
Venture studioBuilding the first unicorn startup from Azerbaijan.
Venture studioTransforming bold ideas into scalable companies.
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Raising in Azerbaijan
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
- Ministry of Economy of the Republic of AzerbaijanInvestor
- Rəqəmsal İnkişaf və Nəqliyyat Nazirliyi - The Ministry of Digital Development and TransportInvestor
- All investors
Finding startups in Azerbaijan
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Azerbaijan
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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Cities in Azerbaijan
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Questions about Azerbaijan
How does Azerbaijan rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #34 in Doing Business (Doing Business 2020). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Azerbaijan?
12 investors based in Azerbaijan have a profile here, including Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Rəqəmsal İnkişaf və Nəqliyyat Nazirliyi - The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and SABAH.HUB. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Azerbaijan?
Yes. Azerbaijan has 3 accelerators, 7 incubators and 2 venture studios on record, including SUP.VC, Innoland Incubation & Acceleration Center and Social Innovation Lab (Sil.VC).
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