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7 SMEs have been granted a 'Startup' certificate. The 7th Grant Competition for the Financing of SMEs' Education, Science, Research, and Support Projects is Announced Representatives of KOBIA participated in WCF Africa 2025 Summit Representatives of KOBIA participated in the Annual Investment Meeting held in Abu Dhabi Attention to manufacturers wishing to showcase their products and services free of charge at the 'Caspian Agro' and 'InterFood Azerbaijan' exhibitions! The Azerbaijan Coffee Championship has taken place Our country will be represented by this Startup in AIM Congress International Startup Congress Rising Interest of Youth in Entrepreneurial Activities The choice is simple: It must be locally produced, sold by the manufacturer, and the products must be fresh and high-quality Informational Flyers and Brochures Prepared by KOBIA

Another 4 micro-entrepreneurs were awarded with a "Startup" certificate 03.04.24

The “Startup” certificate exempts the SMB entities from profit and income tax on revenues they earn from innovation activity for the period of 3 years.

Another 4 SMB entities were awarded the "Startup" certificate by the Small and Middle Business Development Agency (KOBİA). So, the number of SMB entities who have obtained the "Startup" certificate became 139.

The "Startup" certificates have been presented for a project of "Yol Yoldashi" LLC on a mobile application for search of intercity transport, a project of "Prodigitrack" LLC on an online platform for the organization of procurement process, a project of Rafig Mirzayev on production of alternative protein and oil from agricultural and food waste, project of Aygun Aliyeva on manufacturing and sales of equipment for generation of water from atmosphere.

The “Startup” certificate releases the SMB entities of profit and income tax they earn from innovation activity for 3 years since the date of issue.

The micro and small entities whose projects are at a development stage are encouraged to apply to KOBİA for a "Startup" certificate. Application form and other required documents, as well as detailed information on relevant criteria, may be found at https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi