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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

"SMB Volunteers" program turns 5 years old 07.06.23

So far, some 600 young people have joined the "SMB Volunteers" program.

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the "SMB Volunteers" program of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA). So far, about 600 young people have joined the "SMB Volunteers" program, with 60 young people were involved in the last period of 2023.

Since its establishment, KOBİA has been carrying out volunteering activities to foster public and social responsibility pursuant to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Voluntary Activities". The "SMB Volunteers" program supports young people, especially young people studying management, business and administration, broaden their knowledge and skills, outlook, and work habits in their fields. "SMB volunteers" are closely involved in the daily operations within the administrative building of KOBİA, offices of SMB Friends offices, SMB houses and other facilities of the agency. KOBİA issues certificates to young people who have successfully completed the two months of voluntary work in accordance with their contractual obligations, creating an opportunity for their successful transition into work life.

Voluntary activity also provides an opportunity for employment at the Agency. Two of the young people who volunteered at KOBİA have been hired in various structural divisions of the Agency this year, bringing the total to 14 hires so far.

Young people interested in joining the "SMB Volunteers" program are requested to register in the "Become a SMB Volunteer" section on the official website of the SMB at www.smb.gov.az. Applications included in this section are evaluated and candidates who meet the selection criteria for volunteers are invited to volunteer.