The “From Us to Business” startup competition has launched once again, organized by AccessBank CJSC with the partnership of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA/KOBİA) and supported by Visa.
Entrepreneurs and startups are invited to participate in the project.
Held for the second time, the competition aims to inspire individuals with innovative ideas to start their own businesses and contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing financial and mentorship support. The “From Us to Business” competition evaluates startups based on innovation, social impact, and sustainability principles, opening new opportunities for participating projects.
Competition Stages:
October 15 – November 15, 2025: Application submission
November 17–23, 2025: Selection of 20 suitable business projects
November 24–30, 2025: Preparation of selected projects for presentation
December 2–15, 2025: Selection of 10 finalist projects and presentation preparation
December 22, 2025: Award ceremony for winners
The winners will be chosen by a Jury Panel. The total prize fund of the competition is AZN 75,000, with AZN 25,000 for 1st place, AZN 20,000 for 2nd place, and AZN 15,000 for 3rd place. In addition, a special project selected by Visa will receive an extra AZN 15,000 prize.
Last year, the total prize fund of the “From Us to Business” project was AZN 60,000. This year, the project is implemented on a larger scale with a bigger support package.
Apply here: https://www.accessbank.az/az/biznes/bizdenbiznese/
