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We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!

The next meeting of the permanent Coordination Group operating under KOBİA was held The next professional trainings within the framework of the “Karabakh SMEs 2026” project have been completed The provision of consulting services for entrepreneurs continues Is it necessary to obtain a license for every type of business activity? Free business trainings for entrepreneurs will be held in September Issuance of investment promotion document for strategic investment projects continues Appeals from entrepreneurs of the Lankaran-Astara Economic Region were heard Another 10 SME entities will benefit from a tax exemption Domestic market research in 10 areas will be conducted on the initiative of KOBİA For the attention of entrepreneurs operating in Astara and Lankaran cities!

Interest in SME Houses as an innovative model in the field of business services is increasing 16.07.26

SME Houses also support young people in becoming closely familiar with the business ecosystem.

Activities are continuing in the direction of promoting the innovative model in the field of providing services to entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan – SME Houses – at the international level and expanding exchange of experience in this field.

Within this framework, in January-June 2026, delegations from Rwanda, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, the Asian Development Bank, the Africa Business Council and other organisations visited SME Houses operating in Baku city and regions of the country. Detailed information was provided to the delegations about the SME House model of Azerbaijan, the organisation of services provided to entrepreneurs by the state and private sectors in a single place, and exchange of views was held with interested parties regarding the possibilities of applying the SME House model. It should be noted that KOBİA continues cooperation regarding the possibilities of applying the SME House model in a number of countries.

At the same time, representatives of Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and other educational institutions visited SME Houses for the purpose of strengthening theoretical knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship with practical skills and ensuring that young people become closely familiar with the business ecosystem. They were provided with information about the activities of SME Houses, services provided to entrepreneurs, state support mechanisms and opportunities for starting a business.