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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

The implementation of Aghdash district’s business opportunities was discussed with the participation of entrepreneurs 13.03.25

During the meeting, exchange of view was hold about the opportunities in order to developing the entrepreneurship activity and business and suggestions by entrepreneurs was heard.

Entrepreneurs operating in the Aghdash district were informed about the support mechanisms provided by the state, recent developments in this field, and the available opportunities for starting a business. Around 80 entrepreneurs engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, food production, furniture manufacturing, and the construction sector participated in the meeting organized by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) with the support of the Aghdash District Executive Authority.

Discussions were hold on financial resources, preferential state loans, land rezoning, connection to engineering and communication lines, creation of new businesses and the region's opportunities in this area, support for the sale of entrepreneurs' products and services at the meeting organized with the participation of Orkhan Mammadov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KOBIA, Orkhan Huseynzada, Head of the Agdash District Executive Power, and representatives of relevant institutions providing support and services to entrepreneurs in the region. During the meeting, KOBIA informed about the state supporting means for founding a business and expanding entrepreneurial activities, progress in this fields, as well as support and services by Agency.

Thus, ideas and suggestions by the entrepreneurs participating in this meeting and their questions were answered. Entrepreneurs, especially those from SMEs who have utilized the state’s business development support tools, highlighted the significance of these mechanisms, stating that support programs and incentives play a vital role in aligning business activities with contemporary challenges and broadening market access.

As part of their visit to the Aghdash district, KOBIA representatives visited the sapling production of "İN-VİTRO" LLC, the chocolate production of "Orelay," and the PVC profile manufacturing plant of "AKS" LLC, where they familiarized themselves with the activities of the business entities. A discussion was held with several entrepreneurs who have benefited from various state support tools about the needs for business development and their future plans.