Competition format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
A national programming and cybersecurity competition for Azerbaijani citizens aged 17+, with individual programming and team cybersecurity tracks.
Complete competition details
Digital Challenge Azerbaijan covers Programming and Cybersecurity. Programming is individual and in Azerbaijani; cybersecurity is team-based and in English with CTF, Hackathon and Cyber War formats. The final is scheduled for 24 October 2026, and three winners will be selected separately in each track. Participants can also connect with digital-sector employers and explore career opportunities.
Eligibility requirements
Azerbaijani citizens aged 17 and above who have knowledge and skills in programming or cybersecurity may participate. Each person may register for only one track.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
Primary IDDA English announcement verified current on 2026-09-07 UTC. It states registration runs 1–30 September 2026, eligibility is Azerbaijani citizens age 17+, programming is individual/Azerbaijani, cybersecurity is team/English, and the final is 24 October. No entry fee or monetary prize value is stated.
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Innovation and Digital Development Agency of Azerbaijan ↗