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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

Contribution of SMB volunteers to the "Year of Volunteers" 05.12.20

In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2020 has been declared the "Year of Volunteers" in our country.

In the "Year of Volunteers” 7 young people who volunteered at the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) were hired by the structural units of the Agency. In total, more than 200 young people have so far volunteered at SMBDA.

To contribute to the "Year of Volunteers”, the "SMB Volunteers” with the support of SMBDA have published and distributed free of charge the “Volunteer's handbook" and shared it with volunteers of various organizations operating in our country. In 2020, "SMB Volunteers" supported the organization of various events and activities with the support and participation of the Agency, various projects were implemented at the initiative of volunteers.

It should be noted that in order to increase the knowledge and skills of young people, broaden their outlook, support young people to develop their job-readiness' skills before starting a professional career, as well as to support entrepreneurs, SMBDA has been implementing the "SMB Volunteers" Program since 2018. At the same time, the Volunteer Council has been operating under the Agency. "SMB Volunteers" gain experience, increase their knowledge and skills by closely participating in the daily work process in the administrative building of the Agency, “Friend of SMBs” offices, SMB houses and other structures of the organization. At the end of the 2-month volunteer activity, "SMB volunteers” receive certificates of accomplishment.