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

SMBDA became a member of the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises 21.02.20

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been accepted as a member to the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (INSME).

INSME, which has been operating under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OCED) since 2000, unites more than 70 members from 30 countries. The mission of the organization, headquartered in Italy, is to facilitate the exchange of technology and experience among SMEs in different countries, promote advanced methodologies and mechanisms in this area, public-private dialogue and expand international partnerships.

SMBDA's membership in INSME will enable to study best foreign practices and their use in our country, establish effective relations between organizations operating in the relevant field and SMB entities, expand cooperation in the field of small and medium businesses.