Hackathon
You have an idea
WE DRIVE INNOVATION
How We Support Startups
Power the Next Generation Startup
We combine strategy, execution and capability building into one connected innovation ecosystem — delivering measurable business impact, not isolated services.
Integrated Ecosystem Model
Business-First Thinking
Real Execution Focus
Our Startup Journey
Hackathon
You have an idea
Incubation
Build and develop your idea into a market-ready MVP
Open Innovation
We support startups in validating their ideas and developing an MVP.
Open Innovation
We support startups in validating their ideas and developing an MVP.
Demo Day
Showcase your MVP to corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners
Partnership
Scale through corporate pilots and strategic partnerships
24/7 Office Access
Round-the-clock workspace designed for focused building and collaboration.
Mentor Support
Access to experienced founders and industry experts for strategic guidance.
Technical Sandbox Access
Secure testing environment for product development and experimentation.
Product Development Guidance
Expert support in building, refining, and scaling digital products.
Legal & Company Registration Support
Professional assistance with company formation and legal structuring.
Investor Network Access
Introductions to angel investors and venture capital partners.
Community Events & Networking
Curated events connecting founders, mentors, and industry leaders.
Media & PR Visibility
Opportunities for brand exposure through media and ecosystem channels.
Strategic Advisory Sessions
High-level strategic direction for growth, positioning, and scaling.
We welcome startups to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
If you have a working startup or a prototype, you can apply to our tailored programs and accelerate your journey.
🚀 Scale your existing business
- You are the founder or co-founder of the startup.
- Your startup has a working prototype but is not yet MVP-ready.
- You are ready to participate in mentorship, workshops, and development sessions.
- Open to testing ideas, iterating your product, and validating the market.
💡 Build and refine your idea
- You are the founder or co-founder of the startup.
- Your startup is live with an MVP or paying customers.
- Ready to access growth resources, mentorship, and investor connections.
- Willing to refine go-to-market strategy and accelerate scaling.
Your Startup Journey Starts Here
A high-intensity innovation experience where ideas turn into validated startup concepts. The Hackathon Startup Challenge brings together ambitious builders, mentors and industry experts to solve real-world problems and transform bold ideas into scalable business models.
48-Hour Innovation Sprint
Real Market Problem Focus
Mentorship & Jury Evaluation
Startup Launch Pathway
Innovate. Accelerate. Dominate.
From ideation to pitch stage, participants work in fast-paced teams, validate their solutions and present investor-ready concepts — with the opportunity to continue into incubation and long-term ecosystem support.
Powering Startups from Day One
A structured support program designed to help early-stage startups transform ideas into validated, market-ready products. We work closely with founders to refine business models, build MVPs and establish sustainable growth foundations.
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Idea to MVP Support
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Business Model Validation
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Mentor-Guided Development
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Ecosystem Access
Innovation Bridge Baku
Data as a Bridge Between Corporates & Startups
A strategic innovation conference connecting corporate leaders and curated startups through structured data collaboration and challenge-based matchmaking.
19 November, 2026
Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard
Our Graduates
Startups that have grown within our ecosystem — from idea to product, from concept to real market impact.
TEZISH
Tezish is an HR technology platform that enables companies to quickly meet their daily and temporary staffing needs while providing job seekers with flexible work opportunities. The platform efficiently connects businesses with workers across the retail, logistics, and service sectors.
- Joined Date
- 2022
- Current Stage
- Scale-up
MenzilPark
MenzilPark is a smart property management platform that digitalizes the management of residential and non-residential buildings. The system enables utility payments, debt tracking, resident communication, financial reporting, parking, and access control processes to be managed through a single platform.
- Joined Date
- 2022
- Current Stage
- Scale-up
Tryverse
Tryverse is a visual commerce platform that provides e-commerce companies with AI-powered product visuals, 3D models, augmented reality solutions, and interactive product configurators. The platform allows customers to view products in different environments, explore them in 360 degrees, and customize them according to their preferences.
- Joined Date
- 2023
- Current Stage
- Scale-up
Latest News
Startups that have grown within our ecosystem — from idea to product, from concept to real market impact.
2026-07-23
ABB Innovation Received an Award from the Islamic Development Bank
2025-07-05
Winners of the “AI Startup Challenge” Announced
2025-07-05
Winners of the “AI Startup Challenge” Announced
2025-07-05
Winners of the “AI Startup Challenge” Announced
FAQs
Explore our frequently asked questions to get clear and helpful answers. Whether you are getting started or looking for specific details, this section is here to guide you.
Open Innovation is a concept and practice of businesses and organizations sourcing ideas and solutions from external sources as well as internal ones. Open innovation in banking relates innovation programs i.e. hackathons, incubation, acceleration but also to availability of product integration towards API services.
Yes we are open to any innovative ideas or solutions that would create an impact on ABB’s customers and its value proposition.
Yes. Mentorship is a structured guidance and expertise sharing by a seasoned specialist to a fledgling business or a startup. The incubation program will involve external mentors as well as ABB professionals in mentoring the incubated startups. The mentorship will cover a broad range of areas from business modelling to product design
Anyone interested in technology, business, design, data, and innovation can participate in the hackathon. Participants may apply individually or as part of a team.
Participants receive support from mentors and industry experts. This may include refining the idea, developing the business model, shaping the product concept, and preparing for the final presentation.
Selected teams may have the opportunity to join the incubation program and continue developing their ideas. During this stage, teams receive support with MVP development, mentorship, product development, and access to ecosystem opportunities.