Azerbaijani Software Developer at IBM Launches Gurbat, a Global Platform Connecting Diaspora Communities

An innovative digital initiative by Azerbaijani developer Ramiz Mammadov aims to bring immigrants and diaspora communities together across borders.

November 12, 2026 | ACMA News | Technology & Diaspora

The Azerbaijan Center of Midwest America (ACMA) is pleased to highlight the achievements of Azerbaijani technology professionals in the United States and their contributions to innovation and international community development.

One such professional is Ramiz Mammadov, a 31-year-old Azerbaijani software developer working at IBM in the United States, who has launched Gurbat, a multilingual mobile application designed to connect immigrants and diaspora communities around the world.

From Personal Experience to Global Innovation

Inspired by his own experience of living abroad, Mammadov recognized the challenges immigrants often encounter when settling in a new country, including finding reliable information, establishing professional relationships, accessing essential services, and maintaining cultural connections.

Determined to address these challenges through technology, he began independently developing Gurbat.

Following approximately one year of development, the application was officially introduced in 2026.

The name Gurbat comes from the Azerbaijani word Qürbət, which expresses the emotional experience of living far from one’s homeland, including feelings of nostalgia, longing, and connection to one’s cultural roots.

A Digital Home for Communities Worldwide

Gurbat combines several useful features within a single digital platform, including:

– Community networking and discussions
– Employment and career opportunities
– Housing information
– Local business connections
– Immigration-related resources
– Social and professional networking

The application currently supports four languages: Azerbaijani, English, Turkish, and Russian.

Although inspired by the immigrant experience, Gurbat is designed to serve people of different nationalities and backgrounds worldwide.

During its early launch period, the platform attracted nearly 2,000 users, demonstrating encouraging interest in this independently developed initiative.

Highlighting Azerbaijani Talent in the United States

The development of Gurbat reflects the creativity, professional expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit of Azerbaijanis contributing to the global technology industry.

Through initiatives like Gurbat, Azerbaijani professionals abroad are demonstrating how technology can strengthen connections between communities, encourage collaboration, and create practical solutions to everyday challenges.

ACMA recognizes the importance of sharing such achievements as part of its educational and cultural mission to highlight the contributions of Azerbaijanis in the United States and beyond.

Connecting People Beyond Borders

For Mammadov, Gurbat represents more than a technology project. It reflects a broader vision of helping individuals maintain meaningful connections while building new lives abroad.

The platform’s central message captures this mission:

“No one is alone far from home.”

Download Gurbat

Gurbat is free to use and available worldwide for iOS and Android devices.

Official Website: https://gurbat.com

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gurbat/id6760634038

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gurbat.app