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We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!

27 June – International Day of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: SMEs Changing the World A reception of entrepreneurs will be held in Balakan Businessmen of the Nigde (Niğde) Region of Türkiye Visited the Baku SME House Investment Portal: A Support Tool Bringing Together Entrepreneurs and Investors on One Platform Azerbaijan Pavilion Featured at IsDB’s 14th Private Sector Forum Exhibition Winners of the Startup Competition Held Within the Framework of the Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings Announced Support for Expanding Sales Opportunities of SMEs The “7th Local Companies Promotion Exhibition” is being held HELF and AZHAB Forums Held in Baku During the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group Startup Competition Launched Within the Framework of the IsDB Annual Meetings

A number of projects and programs for entrepreneurs implemented in 2025 28.01.26

The implementation of various projects and programs for entrepreneurs will continue.

In 2025, a number of projects and programs were implemented in areas such as promotion of entrepreneurship, engagement of young people and women in entrepreneurial activity, support for innovative business initiatives, access to financial resources, and alternative financing.

As part of projects implemented by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) in cooperation with partner organizations—such as “Karabakh SMEs,” “Women Entrepreneurs in Successful Partnership,” “Business to Business” startup competition, “Youth Business Workshop,” “Business Academy,” “Investment Journey,” “Development of Regional Partners,” and others—nearly 300 entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startups benefited overall. These projects covered Baku city and the regions of the country.

Within the framework of these projects, trainings were organized to enhance participants’ business knowledge, along with office and production site visits, meetings with state authorities, and masterclasses. Entrepreneurs were also provided with various types of equipment, and financial support was extended to startup projects.

Entrepreneurs and other interested parties can obtain information about the projects and programs to be implemented by KOBIA together with partner organizations in 2026 by following the Agency’s website (www.smb.gov.az) and its social media accounts.