Mingachevir State University hosted the “Smart Home and Intelligent Energy Systems” startup competition to enhance energy efficiency, integrate digital technologies into everyday life, and develop students’ innovative thinking skills in smart systems. The event was jointly organized by the Department of Energy and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies.

During the competition, participants analyzed existing challenges in smart home technologies and energy management systems and worked on innovative solutions. Teams developed various startup ideas focused on optimizing energy consumption, automated control systems, IoT device integration, real-time energy monitoring, and user-centered smart platforms.

The submitted projects emphasized energy savings, safety, and comfort. Key focus areas included more efficient management of energy use in the home, reduction of resource losses, and optimization of users’ energy behaviors through smart systems.

The competition aimed to direct participants’ technological knowledge toward solving real-life problems and encourage them to create applicable startup models. Projects incorporated technical justification, economic efficiency, and user experience, providing comprehensive and practical solutions.

During the event, participants worked intensively in teams, rapidly developing their ideas into functional project concepts. This process contributed significantly to enhancing their analytical thinking, innovative approach, and problem-solving skills in technology.

In the final stage, teams presented their startup projects to the jury. Evaluation criteria included innovation, technological level, impact on energy efficiency, and practical implementation potential. The most successful projects were recognized, and participants received practical recommendations for further development.

The “Smart Home and Intelligent Energy Systems” startup competition was recognized as a significant initiative that deepened students’ knowledge in digital and energy technologies, encouraged work on innovative projects, and promoted the application of modern technologies in everyday life.