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

Rising Interest of Youth in Entrepreneurial Activities The choice is simple: It must be locally produced, sold by the manufacturer, and the products must be fresh and high-quality Informational Flyers and Brochures Prepared by KOBIA Applications from entrepreneurs working in agriculture, industry, and services have been reviewed The implementation of Aghdash district’s business opportunities was discussed with the participation of entrepreneurs Woman entreprenuers strengthening their role in economy with the state support SME Bazaar fair began its activity The results of the startup competition "From us to business" have been announced Rwandan delegation got acquainted with activities of the "Baku SMB House" "Investment journey" event took place in Masalli

Over a thousand SMBs, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs received training and consulting services in the field of entrepreneurship. 12.07.24

In the first half of 2024, 75 training sessions were organized, 2293 hours of consulting services were provided, and 152 business plans were developed.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) organized 75 training sessions for around 800 participants to help entrepreneurs, startups, and those starting a business acquire new skills and improve existing ones. The training covered topics such as business startup, project management, financial management, sales, marketing, digital skills, "green economy, "and others.

During this period, 32 entrepreneurs and managers completed a training course in Germany under the “Business Cooperation with Germany” Program to gain international experience.

On the Agency's video training platform, 48 entrepreneurs and individuals aspiring to start a business have benefited from the free online training videos.

Consulting services totaling 2,293 hours have been provided to 208 entrepreneurs and individuals aspiring to start a business on topics including sales channels, marketing, business planning, accounting, and legal issues.

In the first half of this year, KOBİA supported the free preparation of 152 business plans in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, services, and other sectors.

Overall, in the first half of 2024, more than 1000 SMB, startups, and individuals seeking to launch a business benefited from the support and services provided by the Agency to enhance business knowledge and skills among SMBs.