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Caspian European Economic Forum
The Caspian European Economic Forum (CEEF) is an international platform fostering economic cooperation, where you can find partners for your projects and business development.
How we work
Connect
We work to develop networks between establishing business connections within the Caspian region and European Union. The Caspian region is home to a constellation of economically active countries among them: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. We currently do not work with Iran or the Russian Federation.
Collaboration
We help to select partners, engage relevant experts, and coordinate projects from onset untill the project's successful completion
Economic Growth
With the Caspian European Economic Forum you can find new trading partners, raw material and resource suppliers, and access to new markets. We've already compiled a base of companies interested in collaboration—find your reliable business partner with us.
Centers of Excellence
Specialized hubs driving innovation and cooperation across key economic sectors
Strategic Projects
High-impact investment opportunities driving economic integration across the Caspian-Europe corridor
The European Market Access and Partnership Program provides companies from the Caspian Region with a structured pathway into the European Economic zone. The Caspian European Economic Forum will act as your partner guiding you and your company through bureaucratic hurdles, ensuring that your goods and services align with EU innovation and sustainability standards, comply with relevant regulations and obtain the necessary certifications to ensure success in the European market and allow for cross-border growth.
Varies by company or project (typical range EUR 2–50 million)
Learn moreThis program combines European experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, and technology with regional partners to deliver sustainable projects, embedded with practices from the European Sustainability Goals to aid in the Caspian Region’s transition toward green, energy-efficient, and climate resilient buildings and infrastructure.
Varies by project (typical range EUR 2–200 million )
Learn moreThe AFEZ Industrial Cooperation Program looks to attract European manufacturers and investors into the Alat Free Economic Zone near the Port of Baku, Azerbaijan. The AFEZ offers modern infrastructure, available land, tax incentives and an open regulatory framework design for export-based manufacturing. This initiative focuses on promoting joint ventures between European and Azerbaijani companies to strengthen regional supply chains and increase high-value exports across Europe, Central Asia and beyond.
Varies by project (typically EUR 5–150 million)
Learn moreThe Automotive & Pharmaceutical Know-How Transfer Program strengthens industrial cooperation between Europe and Central Asia by bringing advanced manufacturing expertise, regulatory systems, and quality assurance practices to emerging production hubs. It enables regional producers to meet EU standards while creating new market entry channels for European partners.
Varies by project (typical range EUR 5–80 million)
Learn moreLatest Insights
Analysis, news, and research on regional economic trends and opportunities
Economic Dialogue at Embassy of Uzbekistan
This past week the team at Caspian European Economic Forum was invited to an exclusive meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan to discuss potential business opportunities and cooperation.
Read reportMeeting of The C5+1 in Berlin
This past Wednesday, the German Federal President and Foreign Minister met with the Central Asian 5 group (C5) at two separate meetings!
Read reportThe Caspian Sea or Caspian Lake
The Caspian Sea or Caspian Lake? Our Forum's main regional focus is on the Caspian Sea and its neighboring countries. Our logo shows an outline of the sea in a nod to the importance of the body of water to the region's countries. But what makes the Caspian Sea a sea and not a lake? 🧐
Read articleOfficial Visit of The Grüne Woche Trade Fair
This past weekend we were able to experience and network at Berlin’s 100th anniversary of its Grüne Woche trade fair! 💚 The Grüne Woche offered an incredible snapshot into the diversity of Germany’s agricultural and culinary offering from across the country as well as a small look into markets from around the globe! 🌍
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Platform for Impact
Join a diverse community of leaders shaping sustainable economic development across Eurasia.
High-Level Connections
Access to C-suite executives, ministers, and thought leaders
Knowledge Exchange
Exclusive briefings, research, and best practice sharing
Business Opportunities
Deal flow, partnerships, and market intelligence
"Entrepreneurship knows no borders. By connecting visionary business leaders across the Caspian and European regions, we unlock innovation and create shared prosperity."
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Join leaders from 7 countries working to build sustainable prosperity across Eurasia. We are looking for partners and investors to join our network.