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ANNOUNCEMENT 26.05.26

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) invite entrepreneurs and managers to the “Partnering in Business with Germany” Programme.

Topic: “Green Economy”

Language: English

Duration: 7 months (preparatory stage in Baku, a 2-week visit to Germany, and a practical stage)

Dates:

Seminar in Baku: 20–21 July 2026

Visit to Germany: 14 September – 1 October 2026 (cities of Dresden and Berlin)

Application deadline: 20 June 2026

Participation conditions: The expenses of the participants (except transportation costs) are covered by Germany. Selection is conducted on a competitive basis.

Documents for application: You are kindly requested to send the following documents in English to training@smb.gov.az (subject line: “Professional Development Course in Germany”):

1. Application Form (available at link)

2. Recommendation letter from the company management

Contact person: Malahat Kazimova

Telephone: (+994 12) 404 04 01, (+994 55) 200 04 57

E-mail: training@smb.gov.az

Note: The Programme is implemented within the framework of the Memorandum signed between the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany.