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HELF and AZHAB Forums Held in Baku During the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group Startup Competition Launched Within the Framework of the IsDB Annual Meetings HELF/AZHAB Forum 2026 to Be Held Within the Framework of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku A meeting with entrepreneurs was held in the Khizi district For the attention of micro and small entrepreneurs wishing to present their products and services at the “Local Companies Promotion Exhibition!” ANNOUNCEMENT An online meeting of the Management Board of the CICA Business Council was held What is the support amount paid for conducting an internal market study and on what basis is this amount determined? The appeals of entrepreneurs from the Gazakh–Tovuz economic region were heard A service desk of the Ministry of Agriculture has started operation at the Khudat Service Center of the “Khachmaz SME House”

How is the decision to issue a "Startup" certificate made? 25.07.24

According to the "Criteria for Determination of Startup" approved by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers dated January 29, 2021, applications submitted by SMBs for the issuance of the "Startup" certificate are reviewed by the Expert Council. The council is composed of representatives from state institutions involved in the development of the innovation ecosystem and independent experts. The Expert Council reviews applications submitted to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) for the issuance of a "Startup" certificate within 30 working days. and a decision on whether to issue or deny the certificate is made based on the council's assessment. It worth noting that the "Startup" certificate is a document that exempts SMBs from profit and income tax on revenues generated from innovative activities for a period of 3 years from the date that they receive the certificate.