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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

Training for disabled entrepreneurs held at Sumgait SMB Development Center 09.10.20

Support measures are being expanded for those from the vulnerable category of the society, including persons with disabilities, to build and develop their own businesses. Another series of training sessions of Sumgait SMB Development Center under the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SMBDA) was organized for entrepreneurs of this category.

On October 8, a training titled "Start Your Own Business" for micro-entrepreneurs with disabilities was held at Sumgait SMB Development Center. The trainer-expert Araz Pashayev provided information on the necessary steps to start business and expand the existing business, including the selection of the appropriate direction for business, Marketing, Sales, Partnership, available Financial tools, Tax benefits and other directions, answered the participants` questions of, exchanged views on the topic.

Chairman of Organization of Disabled Entrepreneurs Public Union Mirza Mammad Valiyev stressed the importance of business training and consultancy services for persons with disabilities to establish and develop their business, noting that cooperation with Sumgait SMB Development Center will continue in this direction.

It should be noted that Sumgait SMB Development Center will regularly organize such events. Entrepreneurs operating in Sumgait and Absheron Economic Region and persons wishing to start their own business can reach Sumgait SMB Development Center for educational and training services necessary for entrepreneurial activity.