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UK and US Prepare Flying Taxis for Combat
UK and US military are preparing silent electric flying taxis for combat. The Valo aircraft offers a cheap and efficient solution.
Altman Offers 5% Stake to Government
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes giving the government a 5% stake in the company to ease tensions over artificial intelligence.
Digital Revolution in Azerbaijan
Digital revolution in Azerbaijan: public administration enters a new phase. Details on the 2026-28 Action Plan, AI, cybersecurity, and innovation goals.
INMerge Berlin Concludes International Event Series
PAŞA Holding's INMerge Innovation Summit concludes its international series with INMerge Berlin, connecting Europe and Central Eurasia.
Trump family's digital asset profit exceeds $1 billion
US President Donald Trump and his family have earned over $1 billion from their cryptocurrency business in 2025.
IRIA joins Microsoft for Startups program
IRIA joins Microsoft for Startups Investor Network, offering local startups Azure credits, AI tools, and global mentorship. Deadline: Dec 1, 2026.
NATO bank proposal: Canada and Luxembourg step forward
Canada and Luxembourg propose creating a NATO bank to strengthen defense financing. The plan will be discussed at the July NATO summit.
Azerbaijan Medical University meets Kharkiv National Medical University
AMU rector received delegation of Kharkiv National Medical University. Cooperation in pediatric oncohematology and joint projects discussed.
SOCAR launches innovation competition
SOCAR launches innovation competition on smart urban planning. Students, startups, and researchers can apply for a 6-week mentorship program.
WhatsApp appoints new global head
WhatsApp appoints Kunal Shah as new global head. Meta buys 20% stake in CRED for $900 million.
IDB Group Startup Competition Winners Announced
IsDB Group's 5th startup competition winners announced. First prize of $5,000 awarded.
R&D costs 250% tax deductible
Azerbaijan introduces 250% tax deduction for R&D costs, boosting innovation. Learn about eligible expenses and beneficiaries.
Child entrepreneurs selected in national championship
Children aged 6-17 present startup projects at MiniBoss Business School Baku national championship. 40% of 20 projects reflect national heritage.
Startup Championship Held at MiniBoss Business School
MiniBoss Business School Baku hosts national startup championship for ages 6-17. Winners and nominations detailed.
Profitability top criterion in startup championship
Alina Khalefova reveals that profitability is the highest-scoring criterion in the national startup championship for students.
Openwave Hackathon Boosts Gov-Startup Collaboration
Openwave Hackathon enhanced collaboration between startups and government agencies. Winners awarded.
New Gelandewagen to be created against drones
Mercedes creates a new combat Gelandewagen against drones. Collaboration with Tytan Technologies. New technology for the German army.
Amputee athlete prepares for space flight
British Paralympian John McFall, an amputee athlete, prepares for a historic space flight to Haven-1 station, becoming the first physically disabled astronaut in orbit.
Azerbaijani Startups Shine at Silicon Valley Summit
Azerbaijani startups presented at Silicon Valley May Summit 2026's Global Startup Showcase, attracting international investors.
SpaceX-Anthropic compute deal initially 180-day lease
SpaceX's deal to provide computing power to Anthropic as a 180-day lease without long-term commitments.
Trump administration seeks funding for US drone firms
The Trump administration is in talks to fund US drone companies to boost domestic production and lower costs. Pentagon involved.
Azerbaijani startups strengthen ties with Silicon Valley
Azerbaijani startups strengthen ties with Silicon Valley through the GOAL program in partnership with Plug and Play, gaining access to global markets and investors.
Klaviyo SWOT analysis: growth transition
Klaviyo SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Insights into growth transition and investment potential.
MongoDB SWOT: database stock gains on AI push
MongoDB SWOT analysis: AI push drives database stock gains. Learn about Atlas platform, financial performance, and competitive positioning.
DeepSeek cuts V4-Pro AI model price by 75%
DeepSeek permanently reduces V4-Pro AI model price by 75%, dropping to a quarter of original cost.
Zoom Nets $1B Return on Anthropic Bet Ahead of New Round
Zoom secures over $1 billion return on its 2023 Anthropic investment. The $51 million stake is now worth $1.3 billion.
Animal sound translator device created
Chinese startup creates animal sound translator with 95% accuracy. Device costs $118.
Anar Guliyev: Over 400 events held at WUF13
Anar Guliyev at WUF13 closing: over 400 events, 125 countries, first NGO Forum, Baku Declaration, Business Innovation Center.
Eurogroup Laminations Q1 2026: Mixed Results
Eurogroup Laminations reported mixed Q1 2026 results: revenue EUR 203.5M, stock up 0.75%. The company confirms full-year guidance. Read more on Bond.az.
China AI giants Zhipu, Minimax surge on index hopes
China AI giants Zhipu and Minimax stocks surge on potential Hang Seng index inclusion, with shares jumping over 20%.
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