An info session was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) for the Innovative Solutions Marathon organized within the framework of the SiD project of OBA LLC.

Samir Gulamzade, manager of the SiD project of OBA LLC, AzTU graduate, made a presentation on the SID (Startup, Innovation and Support) project developed by the OBA market chain to support the development of innovation and startups. He said that the project, being the first complex innovation program in the field of retail, aims to implement domestic and foreign innovative ideas. He noted that the project ensures the development of creative initiatives under the slogan "Your idea is supported" and the program envisages the development of innovative solutions that will optimize the operations of the OBA market chain.

The OBA LLC employee then spoke about the Innovative Solutions Marathon, one of the main directions of the project. Samir Gulamzade noted that both the academic and administrative staff of AzTU, as well as students, can participate in the marathon individually or as a team and think of creative and innovative solutions.

The marathon includes mentor support, prototype development and final presentations. The final evaluation of projects in the Innovative Solutions Marathon will be based on various criteria (problem formulation, project innovation, economic efficiency, technological feasibility and applicability, team resilience, sustainability and social impact, quality and justification of the presentation).

The total prize fund for the Innovative Solutions Marathon is 10,000 AZN.

The meeting concluded with a question-and-answer session.