FrequentlyAskedQuestions

Anyone with a validated digital solution that addresses challenges in refinery or petrochemical operations — including startups, scaleups, research teams, and corporates.

No. SOCAR Wennovation is open to global applicants. We welcome solutions worldwide that can create value within SOCAR’s operations.

No. The platform is open all year. You can apply whenever your solution is ready.

Apply via the submission form on our website. Provide details about your technology, its impact, and any supporting materials.

Our internal innovation experts will review your submission carefully. If it fits a current or emerging need, we’ll contact you for a follow-up.

We aim to respond within a few weeks, depending on complexity and internal involvement.

We offer co-development, Proof of Concept (PoC) or pilot projects, and commercial partnerships—including purchasing agreements—to support your solution from refinement to full-scale deployment.

Yes. From day one, you’ll be in contact with our Digital Transformation experts to explore the technical potential of your solution. As the process progresses, relevant Business Unit stakeholders will also be involved to evaluate real-world applicability and plan next steps together.

It depends on the scope and mutual agreement. Details are discussed case by case.

We retain promising submissions for future needs and may recontact you when the timing is right.

We prefer validated technologies that are ready to be piloted (TRL 6 or higher).

We prioritize solutions that are pilot-ready or already market-validated.