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Held on May 27, 2025 at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Baku, the 2nd International Chapter of FICS 2025 showcased youth-led innovation and cross-border collaboration. NUST in partnership with AzTU Azerbaijan organized this event that featured 62+ student teams from 21+ universities across Azerbaijan and 2 teams from Kazakhstan, pitching their startup ideas to a panel of leading academics and industry experts. The event began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Azerbaijan, highlighting the strong cultural and academic ties between the two countries. Distinguished guests included rectors from AzTU, BHOS, and Karabakh University University, as well as Dr Rizwan Riaz, Pro-Rector (RIC), NUST, who emphasized the role of FICS in driving youth innovation across borders.