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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

This year, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to start business for the development of 220 business plans were supported 28.10.24

Support for developing business plan is provided at no charge by KOBİA.

In January-September of the current year, 220 business plans have been developed by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) and presented to entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to launch business. These business plans stipulate establishment of new businesses or expansion of existing entrepreneurial activities in the production and service sectors in Baku city and the surrounding regions. The majority of the business plans cover Baku economic region. Next in line are the Ganja-Dashkasan, Gazakh-Tovuz, Guba-Khachmaz, Shaki-Zagatala, Karabakh, and other economic regions. Of the business plans, 73 have been prepared for women entrepreneurs. In total, KOBİA has supported the development of 1,555 business plans for entrepreneurs up to date.

It should be noted that support for the development of business plan is provided free of charge by KOBİA. The support is provided by the SMB development centers (KOBİM) of the Agency operating in Baku and the regions of the country. KOBİMs provide trainings and consulting services for entrepreneurs and new business owners seeking to develop their own business plans, guiding them in the business planning process. Additionally, support for business plan development is provided by KOBİM specialists. Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to start business are eligible to apply to KOBİA for support in drafting a business plan via email at info@smb.gov.az or through the contact form at this link https://smb.gov.az/az/contact-form/aze-citizen .