Applications for the 21st NETTY Azerbaijan National Internet Award open on 2 November. Websites, apps and social media projects can be submitted at www.netty.az until 23 November.

NETTY highlights the ideas and teams behind digital projects, draws attention to useful initiatives and recognises work that contributes to Azerbaijan’s digital development. Both established platforms and new projects are welcome to take part.

Established in 2004, NETTY recognises projects that contribute to Azerbaijan’s digital development and achievements in information technology. The competition is being held for the 21st time in 2026.

Registration is free for NETTY2026 participants. The registration fee is covered by competition partner MSolution | Chewick.

Digital projects connected with Azerbaijan and meeting the competition rules are eligible. Organisations, teams and independent creators may apply. Each project is entered in one award nomination that reflects its primary purpose. Websites, apps and social media projects are assessed separately.

Seven main award nominations

• E-government and digitalisation
• Digital economy, business and fintech
• Technological innovation and artificial intelligence
• Science, education and digital literacy
• Media, culture and digital content
• Healthcare, sport, lifestyle and tourism
• Society, inclusion and sustainable development

Selection and assessment

Applications are accepted from 2 to 23 November 2026. Voting by the Expert Council and internet users will take place from 24 November to 4 December. The Expert Council will select three nominees in each category within the main award nominations. Internet users will select three nominees for the separate Virtual Jury’s Choice award.

From 5 to 15 December, the NETTY Academy will select the winners from among the nominees. Projects are assessed against three main criteria: idea, content and execution.

The official announcement of the winners and the awards ceremony are scheduled for 16–18 December. Nominees receive diplomas, while winners receive the NETTY award.

NETTY2026 partners

Official partners: AZINTELECOM, Bolt for Business

Partners: MSolution | Chewick, Ultra, SmartHost, Savalan, Renley, Online.az.

Media partners: Report News Agency, InfoCity, Technote.az, Kaspi newspaper, Oxu.az, Baku.ws, Baku.TV, Media.az, Azerbaijan Photographers Union, AutoLife.az, Sapunov Online, Banks.az.

Applications and further information: https://www.netty.az/az/registration
Partnership enquiries and further questions: [email protected]