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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

Meetings with Entrepreneurs Held in Mingachevir, Astara, and Samukh 22.07.24

Entrepreneurs were introduced to labor safety regulations, financial tools, and government support mechanisms in business development.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) organized a series of meetings and educational sessions in different regions to introduce entrepreneurs to state support tools and changes in legislation, answer their questions, and discuss problems.

Last week, meetings with entrepreneurs were held in Mingachevir, Astara, and Samukh.

A total of about 70 entrepreneurs participated in these meetings, which were also attended by representatives of state bodies.

At the Astara meeting, information was provided on labor protection standards, norms, regulations, ensuring safe working conditions, and the latest changes in the Labor Code.

In Samukh, the problems faced by entrepreneurs engaged in the greenhouse and seed-growing sector were discussed, as well as business opportunities in this sector.

In Mingachevir, entrepreneurs learned about accessing financial resources, soft loans, and grant support, and discussed opportunities for business financing.

During the meetings, representatives of relevant government agencies asked the entrepreneurs questions, listened to their suggestions, provided recommendations, and extended their best wishes.