SMB

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

Karabakh SMB program launched 30.05.23

The Karabakh SMB program has been launched to support the improvement of social well-being and employment of martyr families, veterans, war participants and their family members.

Within the scope of the Karabakh SMB program that will be organized by the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population and Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) and implemented at the expense of the grant funds allocated by “Pasha Holding”, the families of martyrs, veterans, war participants and their family members who meet the relevant requirements will be selected and involved in the training. For the purpose of boosting their business knowledge and skills, KOBİA will provide them with necessary training in finance and accounting, personnel work, management, sales and marketing, etc. Participants who successfully complete the training will be involved in vocational training in their chosen field of activity and will be given the necessary equipment as part of the self-employment program.

The project aims to involve 50 family members of martyrs, veterans, war participants and their family members from Baku city, Shamakhi, Ismayilli and Shaki districts.

The project intends to establish 50 new business entities.