SMB

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

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

ADB is interested in private sector financing in Azerbaijan 05.02.20

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) private sector financing mission visiting our country.

At the meeting, the information was provided on the state support mechanisms for small and medium businesses (SMBs), as well as the activities of SMBDA, implemented projects and programs, and it was highlighted that expanding the SMBs' access to financial resources is one of the Agency's priorities. At the meeting, exchange of views was held on the improvement of existing financing mechanisms, creation of new innovative and alternative financing mechanisms and the prospects for cooperation and possible joint projects were discussed.