Baku has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the innovation leader in Central Asia and being awarded the “City of the Year” title in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index published by StartupBlink, the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) told APA-Economics.
The application of innovative technologies in e-commerce, education, social-entertainment, and retail sectors played a key role in Baku’s recognition.
Additionally, Baku ranked in the top 100 in categories such as events, logistics, travel, online marketplaces, and SaaS services.