New Idea Competition has been announced by Qafqaz University Technopark

New Idea Competition has been announced by Qafqaz University Technopark

New Idea Competition has been announced in the framework of newly launched Qafqaz University Technopark

Intellectual Property Statement:

All ideas remain the property of the submitter

Short Description:

The purpose of this competition is to contribute new ideas on a broad range of IT-related areas such as: Mobile App, Internet, Software App, Gaming, SaaS, Enterprise Software, New Business Model, Services, Robotics, IT and Consumer Electronics, IT for healthcare, etc.

Competition Organizer:

Qafqaz University Technopark

Who is Eligible?

Anyone who is Student of the University located in Azerbaijan or Alumni and has New Innovative Idea on IT-related area. Age limit for participants is 30.

Application Assessment Criteria:

• Innovation: We are looking for breakthrough ideas. They must be Information Technology oriented. Ideas should be unique and different, providing a competitive advantage. Ideas that show the greatest innovation will be viewed more favorably.
• Commercial Viability: Can the idea be commercialized within two years? Can the idea create or serve a market need? What are the customer benefits? Is there a clear strategy for making the idea into a high-growth business? Judges will be evaluating ideas on their potential to generate revenue, profits and employment.
• Investment Opportunity: If an investment opportunity was available and contemplated, would investors invest in this venture? Is the entrepreneur team invested in the venture?
• Entrepreneur Team: Are key leaders and advisors available (or identified subject to financing) to fill key positions to execute the venture plan? (right team)
• Quality of Presentation: As the judging progresses to the final round, some emphasis will be placed on entrant’s quality of presentation (clear, concise), both written and orally.
• Business Plan: Quality of Business Plan (appropriate training will be provided on Apprel 25, 26, 27)

Idea Assessment Rounds?

• Round 1. Online Application
• Round 2. Presentation in front of Jury Board
• Round 3. Preparing of Business Plan and Budget

Important Dates:

• Round 1: Mart 25, 2013 (Online Application)
• Round 2: April 15, 2013 (Presentation)
• Round 3:
  • April 25-27, 2013 (Training)
  • May 12, 2013 (Business Plan Deadline)

Why to participate? (Benefits/Awards)

• Get Enterpreneurship Trainings given by professionals
• The opportunity to have assigned Business Mentor
• The opportunity to be placed into Qafqaz University Technopark Incubator
• The opportunity to find investor for your idea
• The opportunity to found your company
• Attention in the media

How to apply?

You will be required to register on the Qafqaz University Technopark Online Application System till Mart 25, 2013

Contact us:

www.NewIdeaCompetition.qu.edu.az
NewIdeaCompetition@qu.edu.az

IEEE as Global Professional Engineering Platform in Azerbaijan

IEEE as Global Professional Engineering Platform in Azerbaijan

IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter organized IEEE Seminar at the Azerbaijan Technical University

The seminar on two topics “IEEE as Global Professional Engineering Platform in Azerbaijan” and “IEEE Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research” organized by IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter and supported by Mikro Information Handling and Distribution FZE, Azerbaijan Technical University and Qafqaz University was held at the Azerbaijan Technical University.

The first part of seminar was devoted to IEEE history and activities in Azerbaijan as well as to benefits and opportunities of IEEE Membership for faculty of Higher Education Institution. It was noticed that the key values of IEEE membership are technical innovation, access to cutting-edge information, networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits. IEEE memberships support IEEE’s mission to advance technology for humanity and the profession. At the same time, memberships build a platform to introduce technology careers to faculty and students around the world.

During the seminar speakers made stress on the fact that Digital Environment and Big Data with population over 2.3 bln. has great impact on that how we accomplish our duties and job, how we communicate and collect information, how we teach and learn. Universities as a initiators of big transformation are rethinking their teaching strategies: we speak more and more often about electronic references, full text data access, Web resources, that are integral part of university education in the digital environment. Digital libraries are already deliver information for academic study and research that available 24/7 from anywhere offering flexible arrangements for students, faculty and researchers.

This topic focuses on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library which is one of the most significant and most-cited publisher in engineering and technology. With IEEE Xplore Digital Library, it is easy the get comprehensive coverage of key ideas and exciting discoveries. For 100 years, Proceedings of the IEEE has been the best way to stay informed about trends in engineering and technology. There many flexible options of the IEEE subscription to meet the needs of any size organization including higher education and research institutions.

Each year, the Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports® (JCR) examine the influence and impact of scholarly research journals. In the new June 2012 reports, IEEE journals again rank as premier scholarly publications across all three methods of citation measurement, including Impact Factor.

IEEE Xplore Digital Library Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research. The Case Study.

IEEE Digital Library Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research. The Case Study.

Eurasian Higher Education Leaders’ Forum was held in August 19-21, 2012, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan http://cep.conference.nu.edu.kz/en/conf2011/
Within Parallel Session “Modern resources for Science and Education” keynote speech on “IEEE Digital Library Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research. The Case Study.” was delivered.

It is the fact that Digital Environment and Big Data with population over 2.3 bln. has great impact on that how we accomplish our duties and job, how we communicate and collect information, how we teach and learn. Universities as a initiators of big transformation are rethinking their teaching strategies: we speak more and more often about electronic references, full text data access, Web resources, that are integral part of university education in the digital environment. Digital libraries are already deliver information for academic study and research that available 24/7 from anywhere offering flexible arrangements for students, faculty and researchers.

Our talk focuses on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library which is one of the most significant and most-cited publisher in engineering and technology. With IEEE Xplore Digital Library, it is easy the get comprehensive coverage of key ideas and exciting discoveries. For 100 years, Proceedings of the IEEE has been the best way to stay informed about trends in engineering and technology. There many flexible options of the IEEE subscription to meet the needs of any size organization including higher education and research institutions.

Exhibition stand of MiKRO Bilgi Kayit ve Dagitim A.S.

In the framework of Eurasian Higher Education Leaders’ Forum besides others MiKRO Bilgi Kayit ve Dagitim A.S. company which is the regional representative of IEEE, organized exhibition were all products of IEEE were presented (Mr. Keng-Lam KUAN – Area Manager, IEEE – N. Africa, M. East & India; Mr. Mehmet T. HASEKI – General Manager – MiKRO Bilgi Kayit ve Dagitim A.S.)..

Keynote Speech PDF Presentation

Welcome to IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter

IEEE as Global Student Engagement Professional Platform - IEEE Student Membership Benefits and Opportunities

Welcome to the website of the IEEE Computer Society, Azerbaijan Chapter. We currently have plans about our upcoming events. Information on past meetings and events can be reached at ieee.qu.edu.az. We are trying to build up this chapter to become the meeting place of choice for the computer community in the Azerbaijan Republic, so if you are involved in research or industrial activities that fit our scope, please do not hesitate in contacting us; you may end up being invited to present your work at one of our technical events. We are planning to conduct approximately 2-5 activities per year, so we hope you can join us at those events.
Let us know your feedback about possible co-operation. We’d love to hear from you!

Student Seminar – The IEEE Student Members are the Leaders of Tomorrow!

The main goal of seminar is to attract students to take advantage of being IEEE Student Member of community which is the world’s largest professional association of advanced technology. The student members are able to access the world’s most comprehensive source of electrical, electronic and computer engineering publications. Student members also benefit by networking with the members and the industry leaders, gaining leadership experience and developing interpersonal skills by getting involved in the local chapter activities.

Event Title: IEEE as Global Student Engagement Professional Platform (IEEE Student Membership Benefits and Opportunities)
Organizer: IEEE Azerbaijan Joint Chapter
Date/Time: December 17 (Saturday), 2011, 10:30
Location: Qafqaz University, Hall: A-128
Auditory: Students and Graduate Students from Azerbaijan Universities
Speaker: Dr. Abzetdin Adamov

Seminar program:

• IEEE History
• IEEE Student Membership: An Overview
• IEEE Student Member Benefits
• IEEE Student Branches, Clubs, Meetings and Conferences
• IEEE as an platform to engage Students
• Quick Start Student Membership
• Distribution of Promotion Matherials
• Questions
• Cocktail Reception

IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter http://chapters.computer.org/Azerbaijan/
IEEE Azerbaijan Joint Chapter http://www.ieee.org/go/azerbaijan
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) http://www.ieee.org

Want to be a IEEE Member? Go to http://www.ieee.org/join or contact us.

First IEEE Seminar in Azerbaijan “IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities”

First IEEE Seminar in Azerbaijan "IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities"

held in 26 January 2011 (10:00 – 12:30) at Qafqaz University
http://ieee.qu.edu.az

Meeting was openned with welcome speech of Qafqaz University rector Prof. Ahmet Sanic. In the context of speech Prof. Sanic noticed the importance of professional membership as framework for cooperation and collaboration of people with the same professional interests.

Dr. Abzetdin Adamov had the speech on IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities. The speech enclosed following topics:

Short Presentation:  “IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities” (PDF)

• IEEE History
• IEEE by Statistics (Quick Facts)
• IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities
• Special Interest Memberships – IEEE Societies
• Membership Options: New Opportunity – e-Membership
• Quick Start your Membership
• AICT2011 International Conference (www.aict.info)
• Distribution of Promotion Matherials
• Filling in a Forms
• Questions

"IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities"

Briefly about e-Membership Opportunity

The IEEE new initiative called e-Membership was introduces to participants. e-Membership is new membership option for for professionals from developing countries. Members with e-Membership have access to the same benefits and opportunities as standard members, but for lower proce ($63). Only Professional Members are aligible to apply for e-Membership (Students and Staduate Students are not aligible …).

About AICT2011 International Conference

Participants also were informed on 5th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies (AICT2011) will be held in Bakuon the 12, 13 and 14th of October 2011. Dr. Abzetdin Adamov as a General Chair of upcoming event welcomed all participants to AICT2011 initiated by Qafqaz University under IEEE technical sponsorship. He also announced the Qafqaz University’s decision to support IEEE Members from Azerbaijan during AICT2011 International Conference. Thus, all IEEE Memebers from Azerbaijan are allotted with opportunity to join to all activities during AICT2011 for free (paper publication, openning program, keynote speechs, tutorials, banquet dinner, …).

Representatives of the following Universities, organizations and companies have shown an interest to the subject of seminar:

• Baku State University,
• Academy of Public Administration,
• Cybernetics Institute of ANAS (Azerbaijan National Academy of Science),
• Institute of Information Technology of ANAS,
• Azerbaijan State Oil Academy,
• National Aviation Academy,
• Azerbaijan State Economic University,
• Modern Educational Complex,
• Sumgayit Municipal Department for Public Education,
• British Council,
• Microsoft,
• Azercell Telecom,
• Sinam LTD,
• Saybernet MMC,
• Azerfon LLC,
• DIA Holding,
• Information Policy Analytical Center.

For further information:

• on IEEE Seminar, please, visit http://ieee.qu.edu.az
• on AICT2011 International Conference, please, visit http://www.aict.info
• to join to IEEE go to www.ieee.org/join