Past Events

2nd Meeting of the CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee (DSSC)

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CAREC Innovation Week and Digital Economy Tour

From November 22 to 24, 2023, the CAREC secretariat will jointly host the “2023 CAREC Innovation Week and Digital Economy Tour” with the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government, and the Qiantang District People’s Government in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province PRC. This three-day event, coinciding with the Second […]

CAREC Innovation Decoded – Access to China: Collaboration and Operation

On September 20, 2023, the 4th CAREC Innovation Decoded webinar was organized featuring  Mr. Ningning Huang, a registered foreign lawyer with expertise in cross-border investment. The event delved into vital legal aspects of international cooperation between Central Asian and Chinese organizations, including compliance with Chinese laws and international regulations. Mr. Huang provided valuable insights, strategies, […]

CAREC Regional Startup Bootcamp (RSBC) – AZE

The CAREC Regional Startup Boot Camp’s 3rd phase commenced on August 28, 2023 at the Innoland Incubation and Acceleration Center in Baku. During their stay in Baku, participants will engage in a series of comprehensive workshops, ranging from understanding financial market trends to legal considerations and strategic fundraising techniques. In addition, participants will have the […]

CAREC Regional Startup Bootcamp (RSBC) – UZB

The CAREC Regional Startup Bootcamp, featuring startups from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, has kicked off its Tashkent phase. The program, themed “Inspiring Innovations Transforming Communities,” started in Astana on August 21st and was organized in partnership with Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and Next Step Innovation Center, Azerbaijan. Startups will benefit from workshops on market […]

CAREC Regional Startup Bootcamp (RSBC) – KAZ

The CAREC Regional Startup Boot Camp officially began on August 21 at Astana Hub, marking the start of an inspiring ten-day journey. Collaboratively organized with incubation centers Astana Hub, Kazakhstan; IT Park in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Next Step Innovation Center from Azerbaijan, this boot camp will be hosted for 3 days by each partner. This […]

CAREC Innovation Decoded – For a prosperous CAREC economy through ICT based cross border e-Commerce

There is a significant digital divide among the countries of the CAREC region. To foster collaboration among the countries the exchange of knowledge, skills, and best practices within the CAREC region is necessary to reduce the gap and create an enabling environment. “CAREC Innovation Decoded” is proposed as a cooperation and learning platform for the […]

CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) – GEO

The CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program concluded its successful journey in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 29, 2023. During the Tbilisi phase, participants engaged in training sessions on the national startup ecosystem, led by prominent experts from Future Laboratory, Startup Buro, Startup Georgia, and Axel – Georgian Business Angel Network. Topics covered included marketing strategies and […]

CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) – AZE

The CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program conducted a series of events in Baku on July 23-26 which focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among student teams. Participants benefited from insightful info sessions, trainings and group discussions. They also visited innovation centers such as Sabah.Hub Incubation, ABB Innovation, and ASAN Innovation Center. The pitching and mentorship […]

CAREC Innovation Decoded – Create an Integrative Innovation Ecosystem to Promote Technology Transfer

On July 20, 2023, the CAREC Innovation Decoded Session 2 brought together 50+ participants from the CAREC region for an online workshop. The goal of the event was to explore the creation of an integrative innovation ecosystem to promote technology transfer and drive regional economic growth. Led by Mr. Shujun ZOU, CEO of NETC and […]