SMB

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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 program Karabakh SMBs” are set to extend in 2024 29.04.24

Approximately 50 SMB entities have been established and supplied with necessary equipment through the self-employment initiative under the program's framework.

Approximately 50 SMB entities have already been supplied with necessary equipment within the "Karabakh SMBs” program aimed at supporting improvement of social welfare of war participants, veterans, martyr families and ensure their employment.

It's important to highlight that the program has been implemented with the support of Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), State - owned Employment agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population and with the financial support of " Pasha Holding" since April 2023.

The program encompasses the districts of Baku, Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Sheki, and Zakatala. Participants were provided with essential topics crucial for program engagement, such as financial management, business planning, marketing, human resources management, Participants who successfully completed the business trainings and sales trainings were engaged in their chosen fields of activity, which included the production of plastic windows and doors, furniture manufacturing, sewing, hairdressing, and craft training. At the final stage of the program, participants were provided with the equipment necessary for independent work, as a result of which about 50 new SMBs were created.

"The program Karabakh SMBs” are set to extend in 2024." Further specifics regarding the application process and program stages will soon be made available to the public.