More than 70 startups presented their products to local and international investors at the Startup School 4 final in Baku. The Demo Day took place at SABAH.city on October 31, according to the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication.
Following three months of training, teams showcased minimum viable products, early working versions that can be tested with customers. Judges assessed innovation, market potential, team capabilities and product readiness.
The organisers listed artificial intelligence, digital business, agriculture, healthcare, education, mobility and green technologies among the projects' focus areas.
One finalist was FructaDrop, developed by students at Ganja State University. The team proposes using fruit-derived bioenzymes to treat polluted water. The university previously announced the project's selection for the final.
The organisers' announcement did not disclose any funding secured by participating startups.