On 15 December 2009 at 10:00 (local time), Azerbaijan National Science Foundation (ANSF), the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and the U.S. Civilian R&D Foundation (CRDF) will host a conference entitled “Progress and Innovation: Scientific Center for Innovative Research (SCIR)” to unveil the newest ANSF initiative to establish a modern research facility in Baku. The event will be held at the Presidium of ANAS located at Istiglaliyyet kucesi 10.
The conference will feature presentations by President of ANAS, Dr. Charles Dunlap, CRDF Sr. Program Manager, Fuad Ismayilov, ANSF Director, Dr. Bahruz Suleymanov, Director of Azecolab and other prominent members of the science & technology community of Azerbaijan.
About SCIR Initiative
The Government of Azerbaijan and CRDF has committed 142,000 Azeri Manats and 50,000 US dollars respectively to support ANSF’s initiative aimed at establishing a Scientific Center of Innovative Research (SCIR) in cooperation with CRDF-funded Azerbaijan Ecological Laboratory (AzEcoLab), which is a laboratory located at the Institute of Radiation Problems of ANAS . SCIR will become a modern center with state-of-the-art scientific equipment, in which leading Azerbaijani scientists will work to solve renewable energy, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental and other significant issues in the country. The scientists employed at the Center will be able to handle purchase orders from local and foreign organizations (including the Government of Azerbaijan and local major businesses) to conduct much needed applied research and analytical work. The SCIR will also offer entrepreneurship and commercialization trainings.
Event Registration
To register for the event please contact Safa Hajiyev via email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or phone (497-15-26)
About ANSF
ANSF is a private, non-profit organization operating in accordance with the Civil Code and Constitution of Azerbaijan. ANSF’s goal is to develop the Azerbaijani scientific-engineering community’s potential through financial and technological support of research programs in priority fields. Further information on the ANSF can be found at http://www.ansf.az
About CRDF
The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) is a nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress and established in 1995 by the U.S. National Science Foundation. This unique public-private partnership promotes international scientific and technical collaboration, through grants, technical resources, and training.
