From Skills to Real Defence Projects
DEFAGE is an innovation platform that transforms the knowledge of young engineers, programmers, designers, and technology specialists into real defence industry projects.
Where skills turn into real systems.
DEFAGE is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan and “Azersilah” Defence Industry Holding”. The platform fosters innovation in defence technologies, connecting young engineers and researchers with real industry projects. Its mission is to prepare the next generation of specialists ready to shape the future of defence.
Mentored learning. Real products.
BOOTCAMP TRAININGS
Intensive programmes turning theoretical knowledge into practical projects.
MENTOR SUPPORT
Work side by side with experienced engineers and industry experts.
UNIVERSITY CLUBS
Empowering student communities to collaborate on defence innovations.
PROJECT PHASES
Develop and test real products through multi-stage project cycles.
MASTER CLASSES
Learn from leading professionals shaping tomorrow’s defence technologies.
DEFAGE is open to young people with technical knowledge who want to build a career in the defence industry
participants are primarily selected from the
following fields
ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PROGRAMMING
INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
mechanical and instrument engineering
design and technical creativity
radiotechnics and telecommunication
TURNING SKILLS
INTO SOLUTIONS.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Earn placements across Azersilah units and R&D laboratories.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNICAL SKILLS
Apply coding, design, and mechanical engineering to real systems.
REAL EXPERIENCE IN DEFENCE INDUSTRY
Work on active Azersilah projects with professional engineers.
DIRECT INTEGRATION INTO THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
Access production facilities, R&D labs, and test ranges.
DEVELOPMENT OF TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Lead modules, manage sprints, and learn to deliver as a team.
Building the Next Era of Defence
In the coming years, DEFAGE will expand its activities through new training programmes, international collaborations, and applied research projects in defence technologies.
Its goal is to become a leading innovation hub for the defence industry in Azerbaijan and the region.
