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Index Up, Rank Down: What Happened to Azerbaijan's Startups

Azerbaijan lost seven places in the 2026 startup ranking even though its own score rose by 7.3%. These figures do not describe both a rise and a fall of the same indicator: one reflects the country's movement, the other its position among competitors. The difference matters for assessing government policy and for entrepreneurs' decisions.

Startup Support and Its Results: Where Azerbaijan's Gap Lies

Azerbaijan ranks first in the Caucasus for startup support and community activity, but third for overall ecosystem performance. This combination in the StartupBlink ranking poses a more substantive question for development institutions than the number of events held: what happens to companies after they are helped to launch?

Tbilisi Overtakes Baku in Startup Ranking: What's Behind the Shift

Tbilisi entered the global top 300 startup cities, while Baku fell outside. But the round-number boundary makes the gap look larger than it is in points: the capitals are separated by ten places and about 4.1% in overall score. For businesses, it's more important to understand what opportunities lie behind this comparison.