Past Events

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 […]

CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) – UZB

The CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) achieved remarkable success during its Tashkent phase, from 20 to 22 July, 2023. Students engaged in dynamic round table discussions and trainings on the role of universities in the startup ecosystem and strategies to attract investors.The program also facilitated pitching and mentoring sessions, equipping participants with invaluable feedback […]

CAREC Disaster Risk Engagement Workshop 2023

Delegates from CAREC countries attended the 2nd Disaster Risk Engagement Workshop held in Islamabad, Pakistan on 18-19 July, and deliberated and agreed on a roadmap for the development of a disaster risk transfer facility for the CAREC region. Participants also discussed a proposal for an ADB-sponsored Disaster Relief Bond as well as regional infectious disease […]

CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) – KAZ

The CAREC University Innovation Exchange Program (UIEP) witnessed Almaty phase from 16 to 19 July 2023. Participants were immersed in a series of enriching workshops featuring expert speakers from diverse industries, including Kendrick White, Vice-Rector for Commercialization at AlmaU, and Musa Ak, Technical Director at Coca Cola Company, Central Asia, and Caucasus. The students also […]

Accession of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization: Technical Working Sessions on the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime

On 3-14 July 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) organized technical working sessions on the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) – a key document for WTO accession negotiations. Building on the Roundtable and Donor Engagement to Support Turkmenistan’s Accession to the World Trade Organization held on 30 May […]