Azerbaijan State
Oil and Industry
University
The Start-up and TTO Department is one of the key structural units of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University that coordinates innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer activities.
The department supports the development of innovative ideas from students, faculty members, and researchers, the formation of startups, the commercialization of scientific results, and the strengthening of university–industry collaboration. At the same time, it coordinates initiatives such as incubation programs, hackathons, mentoring, prototyping, and the innovation ecosystem.
Head of Start-up and TTO Department: Ahmad Ahmadzada
PhD Candidate, Senior Lecturer
Ahmad Ahmadzada is an academic and managerial specialist working in applied artificial intelligence, innovation management, and technology transfer.
He coordinates the activities of the Start-up and TTO Department at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, leading incubation programs, hackathons, industry partnerships, and prototyping initiatives.
At the same time, he works as a senior lecturer at the university, engaging with students and startup teams in AI/ML, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. His research interests include applied AI, robotics, risk-based decision-making, and NLP-based plagiarism detection.
Phone (internal): 3130
E-mail: ahmad.ahmadzada@asoiu.edu.az
Address: ASOIU, Building 2, 7th floor
Phone (internal): 3130
E-mail: startupandtto@asoiu.edu.az
Working hours: 09:00-17:30
| No | Full Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadzada Ahmad Vugar | Head of Department | ahmad.ahmadzada@asoiu.edu.az |
| 2 | Sadiqova Aysel Vagif | Chief Specialist | aysel.sadiqova@asoiu.edu.az |
| 3 | Habibova Adila Zeynal | Leading Specialist | adila.habibova@asoiu.edu.az |
| 4 | Mirjafarova Mehriban Masud | Leading Specialist | mehriban.mircafarova@asoiu.edu.az |
| 5 | Gadimov Gadim Joshgun | Specialist | gadim.gadimov@asoiu.edu.az |
| No | Center / Laboratory Name | Description | Head |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovation Center – AIC | The main space where innovation programs, mentoring, events, and prototyping activities are coordinated. | Start-up and TTO Department |
| 2 | AIC – Robotics Laboratory | A laboratory for experiments and projects in robotic systems, automation, sensors, and applied engineering solutions. | Start-up and TTO Department |
| 3 | AIC – Electronics and Computer Laboratory | Used for electronics, embedded systems, computer-based applications, and development of initial technological prototypes. | Start-up and TTO Department |
| 4 | AIC – Mechanics and Prototyping Area | Designed for mechanical part production, 3D printing, and functional model development. | Start-up and TTO Department |
The Innovation Center operating at ASOIU is curated by the Start-up and TTO Department and plays a significant role in developing the university’s innovation ecosystem, supporting startup initiatives, and coordinating prototyping and applied technology activities.
The center also includes robotics, electronics, mechanics, and computer laboratories, as well as 3D printing equipment for prototyping. These facilities enable students and teams to test their ideas in a practical environment, develop initial prototypes, and work on technical solutions.
IDEALISE, DEEP TECH incubation program, SkillCamp, hackathons, startup competitions, and industry-oriented innovation initiatives.
Head: Ahmad Ahmadzada
E-mail: ahmad.ahmadzada@asoiu.edu.az