A multi-stage hackathon for the green reconstruction of Karabakh: 300+ participants from 96 teams, 8 teams in a 24-hour MVP stage, 3 winners.

The hackathon was organised within Azerbaijan’s 2022–2026 Socio-Economic Development Strategy and the “Azerbaijan 2030” National Priorities to support the sustainable reconstruction of Karabakh through green innovation. The programme attracted 300+ young participants from 96 teams; 17 teams (65+ participants) were selected to compete. After initial pitching, 8 teams advanced to the MVP stage and built their solutions within 24 hours at the ASAN Innovative Development Centre. Proposed solutions covered green technologies, agritech, renewable energy and mine clearance. Three teams were selected as winners, two of which secured investment and continue operating as active companies; the winning projects were showcased in the Green Zone of COP29.

