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Applications Open for IDDA Hackathon 1 & IDDA Incubation Program
İlayda Bahadıroğlu
Tenity and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) are proud to announce that applications are now open for IDDA Hackathon 1 and the IDDA Incubation Program — two interconnected initiatives designed to empower the next generation of fintech innovators in Azerbaijan.
From Idea to Incubation
The journey begins with the IDDA Hackathon, taking place from 14–16 November 2025 at Holberton School in Baku.
This 48-hour fintech innovation challenge will bring together students, wantrepreneurs, developers, designers, and product builders for an intensive weekend of collaboration. Over the course of two days, teams will form, develop MVPs under real pressure, and pitch their ideas to an expert jury.
With a total prize pool of $4,500, mentorship from global experts, and exposure to corporates and investors, the hackathon offers more than just a competition — it’s a launchpad for building real-world fintech solutions and future startups.
Key dates:
- Applications open: 13 October 2025
- Deadline: 7 November 2025
- Hackathon: 14–16 November 2025
👉 Apply here before 7 November 2025.
Continue Your Journey: IDDA Incubation Program
The best-performing hackathon teams — along with other selected applicants — will have the opportunity to join the IDDA Incubation Program, a 4-month accelerator designed to transform ideas and prototypes into scalable fintech ventures.
Running from January to April 2026, the program provides:
- Tailored mentorship from Tenity’s global network of experts
- Hands-on workshops on product, business modeling, fundraising, and go-to-market strategies
- Introductions to investors, corporates, and financial institutions
- Visibility across the Azerbaijani and international fintech ecosystem
- A Demo Day showcase to present progress to potential partners and investors
📅 Applications are open until 12 December 2025.
👉 Apply here.
Learn More
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Together, these initiatives mark a significant step toward strengthening Azerbaijan’s fintech ecosystem — turning local talent and bold ideas into globally relevant innovations.
