The Regional Innovative Technologies Academy (R.I.T.A.) was established in 2003.
R.I.T.A. is a networking academy in Azerbaijan that trains specialists in online network governance and develops systems administrators with a view to promoting the introduction of information networking technologies according to the growing local needs in Newly Independent States (NIS) for advanced network governance and systems management. R.I.T.A. carries out IT trainings both in Baku and in regions of Azerbaijan. R.I.T.A. has experienced staff which have been taking part in implementation of more than 10 international UNESCO/UNDP projects and 8 ICT projects under EC Framework Programmes since 1996. R.I.T.A. has created a database, containing information about most of IT Scientific Institutions and specialists, has good contacts with most regions of Azerbaijan and this gives the opportunity to broaden its activity on the dissemination of information about Framework Programmes/ ICT programme. The Academy renders consulting services and supports participation of ICT organizations and institutions in EC projects.