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Introduction
The Baku Master Technology Transfer Program (MTTP) is a project designed by Technip Energies that aims at transferring technology knowledge to the local community of Azerbaijan through young generations.
In 2025, Technip Energies celebrated the 5th anniversary of this program, providing a platform for young talents to develop their skills and gain industry experience, contributing to Azerbaijan’s future workforce.
Every year since 2019, fifty to sixty final-year bachelor’s degree students from three leading engineering universities in Baku go through phases such as candidate selection, technology trainings, internship, and recruitment. Starting from 2024, final year master’s degree students are also eligible to join the program.
students attend the Master's Program every year
best performing students did internships abroad with job opportunities
months of training abroad, upon hiring
Final year master’s degree students eligible to join the program since 2024
Challenge
The main objective of the Baku Master Technology Transfer program was to identify young talents and train them to become future leaders and experts who would contribute to Technip Energies.
Its purpose was also to initiate a shift in societal attitudes toward fostering a more progressive and sustainable path for national development, to increase sustainability awareness in Azerbaijan through the young generation as well as to share technology know-how to valorize local community.
Solutions
In 2019 Technip Energies' Baku operating center and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation developed a new Master’s Program in Baku, Azerbaijan. The aim was to improve the students' technology knowledge and skills in the fields of oil and gas, energy transition and sustainability, as well as to implement joint projects in the fields of science, technology and education.
Five years down the track, the MTTP has trained about 250 students and three universities are part of the program: the Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS), Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) and since 2023 the French Azerbaijani University (UFAZ).
During several weeks of training, the students qualify in six modules managed by Technip Energies’ experts from Italy, France and The Netherlands through training sessions. Weekly group workshops were performed to share more on all the learning experience. A final test evaluation is conducted on all modules, with each team also performing a business case to evaluate their practical application of knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative skills.
Before 2024, top students completed internships in Italy, France, or the Netherlands before joining Technip Energies. From 2024, they receive job offers directly, starting with three months of training abroad to ease their transition.
To be able to complete this program successfully, Technip Energies teams in Rome and Baku cooperated to support the coordination of all necessary activities, as well as increasing local capability, building a local skilled workforce with knowledge transfer and leading the development of local communities with the creation of job opportunities.
The key aspects beyond Baku Master Technology Transfer success are, in particular:
- Full support from Technip Energies' management and experts;
- Strong cooperation between Technip Energies and national infrastructure, such as Baku Office, to involve local authorities promoting the increase of education and training trough cooperation agreements with universities; and
- Increased awareness and growing success have led to three universities now participating in our program, highlighting the expanding reach and positive impact of our initiative.
Results
The Baku Master Technology Transfer program represents an amazing experience that links national content themes with Technip Energies business.
Where replicated in a systematic and sustainable approach throughout all phases of the business and production, this transfer model is an important opportunity for a deep integration between Technip Energies centers and local communities and authorities.
Many benefits from the program have been identified, such as the acquisition of local young talents that are now involved in local and international assignments.
All the students in the program benefit from additional technical and practical knowledge, as well as work experience from a multicultural environment. The program offers modules that equip students with invaluable knowledge directly applicable to their professional trajectories, thereby constituting an essential and valuable asset for Azerbaijan's young generation. This significantly enhances their experience, employability, and overall professional readiness.
Both Technip Energies experts and the students are enthusiastic about the benefits of this program. Technology transfer will contribute to boosting the country's economy in a long-term shot to change the mindset of people towards sustainable and technologically advanced industry.
