09:03Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Azercell’s Innovative Solutions Win Awards in Silicon Valley and China
Azercell’s technological solutions received several awards at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF 2026) in the US and the International Exhibition of Inventions (IEI 2026) in Guangzhou, China.
SVIIF 2026 and IEI 2026, which our delegation attended with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and several universities, brought together hundreds of innovators and inventors from around the world. More than 500 innovators from over 30 countries participated in SVIIF 2026, while more than 3,700 inventions from 29 countries were exhibited at IEI 2026.
The national solutions that Azercell presented at the events were developed as part of the Crisis Management Group’s activities to strengthen the resilience of telecommunications infrastructure and ensure reliable communications during emergencies. In addition to gold, silver and bronze medals, the company’s projects won a special “Semi-Grand Prix” award.
One of the top-performing projects was “M.R.S. – Mercy Rescue Snake,” developed to support search-and-rescue operations in areas that are difficult or dangerous for people to enter. The project won a gold medal and the “Semi-Grand Prix” in Silicon Valley and a silver medal in Guangzhou.
Two more projects received gold medals at SVIIF 2026. The “S.O.N.I.A.” autonomous drone system enables various rescue equipment to be integrated and managed on a single platform. The “Cyclowareness” project is designed to strengthen awareness of digital safety and cybersecurity.
The “Azercell Network Drone Complex,” developed to rapidly restore telecommunications services and ensure their continuity during crises, won a gold medal in Guangzhou and a bronze medal in Silicon Valley. The “AzercellSafe Environment” solution, which is designed to improve safety through technology-based monitoring and rapid response, received a silver medal at both events.
Səfərəli Səfərli, an employee of Azercell’s Security Department, led the Azerbaijani delegation at both international events. The award-winning projects demonstrate the practical application of Azercell’s solutions in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous technologies and cybersecurity to ensure rapid response and resilient communications during crises.