The semi-final stage of the “Azercell Cup – 2026” programming
competition has been successfully completed. The competition aimed
at inspiring school students to explore digital technologies while
strengthening their programming and algorithmic thinking
skills.
A total of 211 students took part in the semi-final, submitting
2,339 solutions, all of which were evaluated through the
competition's automated judging system. Based on their results, 160
students who scored 200 points or above have qualified for the
final stage of the competition. The in-person final will be held on
26 September 2026.
Held for the fifth time, the “Azercell Cup”
promotes programming skills, algorithmic thinking, and digital
competencies among 6th and 7th grade students across Azerbaijan.
One of the competition's key objectives is to identify talented
students at an early age and support their preparation for
international Olympiads in informatics, artificial intelligence,
and cybersecurity through specialized training programs.