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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

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Presents SMB House Model as an Advanced Innovative Experience 26.07.24

Information about SMB houses as an exemplary model of Azerbaijan in the field of entrepreneurship services was published on the organization's website.

The SMB House model from Azerbaijan has gained international recognition and success. SMB houses were evaluated as one of the advanced innovation practices in the competition conducted by the OECD's Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, experts and shared it on the organization's website as an exemplary model of Azerbaijan (https://oecd-opsi.org/innovations/single-support-service-model-for-smes-sme-house/).

The website of the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation has featured a section dedicated to sharing ideas and innovations since 2003. This section highlights innovations from nearly 90 countries, including the SMB houses managed by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) in Azerbaijan.

The website presents SMB houses as comprehensive centers offering a range of services to small and medium-sized enterprises, including business planning, startup support, management, and business development. The integration and coordination of public and private sector resources on a single platform to contribute SMB sector growth is recognized as a distinctive and innovative approach.

It worth noting that the OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, established in 2011, is a global forum that supports the implementation and promotion of advanced innovations in the public sector.