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 received over 1,300 applications in March-April 07.05.20

SMBDA received over 1,300 applications in March-April 07.05.2020

From March to April this year, the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan received 746 applications regarding the following concerns, 370 - coronavirus pandemic and related issues, including the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs due to the pandemic, and available state and financial support measures for entrepreneurs, 225 - development of entrepreneurship, 105 – entrepreneurship related issues, 50 - support and services provided by SMBDA to entrepreneurs, as well as other matters.

During March-April, SMBDA received 598 applications at Call Center (131) with the following applications (299 - coronavirus pandemic and related issues, including the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs due to the pandemic and the financial support measures provided to them, 71 - support to start a business and expand existing businesses, 228 - the Agency's support mechanisms, access to finance, cooperation and other issues.

The applications received by SMBDA were answered in accordance with the legislation, and the applications requiring further investigation were reviewed by the structural units of the Agency and the relevant information was provided to the entrepreneurs.