In October, 2017, the 2nd and 3rd stages of the StartUp project, held at Khazar University, successfully ended. 14 candidates have passed to the 3rd stage. Eleven of these students represent Khazar University, one candidate represents Odlar Yurdu University and two candidates represent Baku Higher Oil School.
At the third stage, the members of the commission are expected to evaluate the participants' presentations and announce the winners within a week.