Launched the first call for proposals in the ICT sector

The first grant competition for the best innovation and research projects in the ICT sector has started .

According to the State Fund of Development of Information Technology , it is responsible for the selection of works, outlined five priorities . This " Knowledge Networks based on modern technology ", " Preparation of progressive software", " Sample Preparation of innovative ICT products ", " Development of innovation infrastructure , including the development of new technologies and their commerce" and "Expansion of ICT services , including development of Internet services. "

Welcome projects from April 2 to May 1, inclusive. The main criteria for evaluating projects are: the commercial potential and relevance of the project , the possibility of attracting local and foreign investors for the project , the possibility of its future expansion and contribution to the socio -economic development of the country.

State Fund is designed for business development in the field of ICT and provide financial support to the best representatives of this sector . It attracts local and foreign investment, enables the integration of new technologies into the local economy , improve the investment climate in the sector.

In 2013-14 the Fund received from the state budget of 5 million manat . Under the rules , the Fund provides loans through authorized credit organizations ( Rabitabank , PASHA Bank, VTB Bank (Azerbaijan), DemirBank and Bank Respublika). In turn, the authorized credit institutions accept applications from entrepreneurs who want to get soft loans . Return concessional loans , as well as other income remain in the account fund and used for other purposes.

From the fund one may receive loans under the following conditions : for small loans of up to 3 years to between 10 000 to 50 000 AZN, and for average loans of up to 5 years - from 50 000 to 500 000. Large loans for up to 10 years range from 500,000 to 5 million manat . The money is issued under 1 % per annum.

There are irrecoverable loans ( Grants ) . Small grants range from 10 000 to 100 000, medium - from 100 000 to 200 000, large - from 200 000 to 300 000. - 17D-