With the support of Birbank, the final stage of the Azerbaijan Business Case Competition was successfully completed

In addition to providing financial services, Birbank is actively involved in initiatives aimed
at developing the knowledge and skills of young people. The bank makes a significant
contribution to preparing qualified and educated professionals for the labor market. One
such initiative is the Azerbaijan Business Case Olympiad. The final stage of this project,
which helps young people gain practical experience and become more competitive in the
business world, was successfully completed. With the support of Birbank, this initiative
was organized by the Azerbaijan Alumni Association (AAA), composed of Azerbaijani
graduates educated in the United States.

The final stage of the project was held at ADA University. The opening speech was
delivered by Nazrin Guliyeva, Chair of the Azerbaijan Alumni Association, who spoke
about the goals of the project and the opportunities it offers young people. In his speech,
Deputy Director of Kapital Bank, Shakir Mamedyarov, highlighted the bank’s efforts to
support the personal and professional development of youth: “This Olympiad gives
students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Economic
models, management strategies, and analytical methods studied at universities come to life
here. Students go beyond theory, they work on real business problems, make decisions and
analyze the outcomes. At the same time, the competition enhances their self-presentation
and public speaking skills. As one of the largest employers in the country, we advocate for
the involvement of professional, talented, and well-prepared young people in the business
world. That is why we support such initiatives and stand by the youth.”

Then, the four finalist teams presented their business solutions for the given case in front of
the jury and attendees. The teams demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking in solving
real business problems and stood out with their innovative proposals.
Based on the jury’s evaluations, the winners of the competition were announced. Team 14
from the Azerbaijan State University of Economics secured third place and received a
monetary prize of 2000 AZN. Team 20, also from the same university, came in second

with a prize of 4000 AZN. The first place was awarded to Team 16 from ADA University,
which won the grand prize of 8000 AZN.

It should be noted that the case championship began in January of this year. In total, 91
teams applied to participate. Of these, 26 teams passed the qualifying rounds and took part
in the Business Academy and ABCC sessions. From the 16 teams that reached the
semifinals, only 4 strongest teams earned the right to compete in the final.

Birbank, known for delivering the latest digital innovations and banking products, serves
its customers through its mobile app with over 3 million active users, 119 branches, and 54
departments, making it the largest branch network in Azerbaijan. Until 2025, the bank
operated under the name Kapital Bank, the country’s first bank and it’s a part of Pasha
Holding. Kapital Bank continues its activities as a financial institution. For more
information about the bank’s products and services, you can visit //birbank.az/, call
the 196 Information Center, or reach out through the bank’s various social media pages.