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The role of SMBs in the Transition to the Green Economy Within the framework of COP29, a panel discussion was held on the topic “The Role of SMBs in the Green Economy” KOBİA and the "Invest Bulgaria" Agency to collaborate Within the framework of COP29, the documents for collaboration were signed to support the green transition of SMBs Representatives of the International Trade Centre (ITC) paid the visit to "Baku SMB House" A conference was held regarding the presentation of unified platform and the national standard for ESG A national standard on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) has been adopted "KOB FEST" exhibition-sale fair held in Khachmaz A business plan – the key to successful and sustainable business "From Us to Business" startup competition is underway

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