Tel aviv: An Azerbaijani delegation focused on innovation visited DeserTech, a leading innovation ecosystem in Israel, during their trip to the country, as reported by APA's correspondent in Israel. The delegation was received by DeserTech's Chief Executive Officer, Sivan Cohen Shachari, who provided an overview of the center's projects and its integral role in Israel's innovation landscape.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, DeserTech is a pivotal platform that promotes the development of technologies designed for arid and desert climates. It unites startups, companies, investors, and research institutions working in water technologies, climate technologies, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and high technologies. The Azerbaijani delegation was informed about Israel's innovation model, the growth mechanisms of its startup ecosystem, and the collaboration between public and private sectors leading to technological commercialization.

During the meeting, potential cooperation areas in innovation, technology transfer, market access for startups, agrotechnologies, artificial intelligence, and climate technologies were discussed between the Azerbaijani delegation and DeserTech's leadership. Sivan Cohen Shachari remarked on Azerbaijan's increasing influence in regional innovation and digital transformation, pointing out the promising opportunities for collaboration between Azerbaijan and Israel in technology and innovation. He highlighted the significance of joint initiatives in sustainable development, water resource management, and agricultural innovation in desert regions.

The discussions included strengthening innovation-driven partnerships, implementing joint projects, linking startups, exploring investment opportunities, and facilitating experience exchanges. Both parties acknowledged that expanding innovation and high technology cooperation would bolster economic development, introduce new technological solutions, and aid in achieving sustainable development goals for both countries.