By Adrien Henni in Baku Could Azerbaijan, whose economy remains highly dependent on oil and gas exports, become a regional technology hub one day? A number of government officials, business leaders, and a first generation of technology entrepreneurs are sharing this vision. “Azerbaijan is now going through a transformational period, creating an environment for startups to access funding, markets, infrastructure, talent and promoting a certain culture,” says Igor Ovcharenko, Head of Innovations at the state-owned Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). “Combined with state and social …