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

Attention to Entrepreneurs Initiating Clustering Initiatives! Business Development Ideas from Imishli Entrepreneurs were heard Trainings Launched for Export-Oriented Entrepreneurs 7 SMEs have been granted a 'Startup' certificate. The 7th Grant Competition for the Financing of SMEs' Education, Science, Research, and Support Projects is Announced Representatives of KOBIA participated in WCF Africa 2025 Summit Representatives of KOBIA participated in the Annual Investment Meeting held in Abu Dhabi Attention to manufacturers wishing to showcase their products and services free of charge at the 'Caspian Agro' and 'InterFood Azerbaijan' exhibitions! The Azerbaijan Coffee Championship has taken place Our country will be represented by this Startup in AIM Congress International Startup Congress

Startup certificate awarded to another 7 SMBs 30.01.24

So far, KOBİA has awarded 130 “Startup” certificates to micro and small business entities.

The first "Startup" certificates for 2024 were presented to 7 SMBs. Thus far, the number of "Startup" certificates issued by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) to micro and small business entities has reached 130. "Startup" certificates were given to the following projects: An online platform for the sale of works of art by individual entrepreneur Nigar Novruzzadeh, online services in cyber security of "Cybersign" LLC, "Oneplusone" LLC's online platform for amateur athletes, "Eattable" LLC's online restaurant recommendation and reservation platform (mobile application), specialized software for logistics companies of "Ini.az" LLC, restaurant management platform of "Food Lab" LLC and game-based online education platform for students of individual entrepreneur Shamistan Alizadeh.

The "Startup" certificate exempts SMBs from profit and income tax on their income from innovation activities for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt of the certificate.

Micro and small business entities whose projects are currently being developed are encouraged to apply to KOBİA for a "Startup" certificate. The application form and other necessary documents, as well as detailed information about the relevant criteria, are posted here: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi