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Interest in SME Houses as an innovative model in the field of business services is increasing Additional 55 people were engaged in training within the framework of the “Karabakh SME 2026” project More than 312,000 services were provided to entrepreneurs in SME Houses in the first half of 2026 Applications of entrepreneurs were considered at KOBİA In the first half of 2026, the KOBİA Call Centre via number 131 responded to approximately 5,000 enquiries The next meeting within the framework of the "Investment Journey" project was held in the city of Aghsu Business projects that have received the "Startup" Certificate are developing More than 50 meetings with entrepreneurs were organised in the first half of 2026 Another meeting with entrepreneurs was organised in the city of Mingachevir A production enterprise for test kits and medical plastic packaging products will be established

54 more young people have joined the "SMB Volunteers" program 02.09.24

Up to date, the "SMB Volunteers" program has supported over 700 young people in enhancing their knowledge and skills, broadening their worldview, and acquiring initial work habits.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), which has contributed to the expansion of the volunteer movement in our country, continued accepting applications for the "SMB Volunteers" program from January to June this year, and as a result, 54 young people who met the selection criteria have been recruited into the program.

The majority of applications for the "SMB Volunteers" program were received through the "Become an SMB Volunteer" section on the Agency's website.

Volunteers assist in the KOBİA's headquarters, SMB houses, and SMB friend offices by greeting entrepreneurs, directing them to service windows, managing citizen flow, informing entrepreneurs, and providing other forms of support.

It is worth noting that over 700 young people have joined the KOBİA's "SMB Volunteers" program to date. The "SMB Volunteers" program supports young people, especially students and graduate students pursuing management, business, and related fields to enhance their knowledge and skills in these areas, broaden their worldview, and develop initial work habits.