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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

“Young startup” entrepreneurial trainings ended 14.03.24

The youth successfully completing the trainings were awarded with certificates and they got the right to participate in “SMB development – entrepreneurship trainings”.

“Young startup” entrepreneurial training sessions held as part of joint cooperation between the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) and IT Valley Baku ended.

Trainings were arranged both in online and offline formats in February and March. The subjects of entrepreneurship, from idea to a business plan, teambuilding, management and leadership, methods of involvement of investment etc., were taught in the trainings provided by a mentor of the business incubation center of IT Valley which is the largest technology park of Turkiye. At the same time, builders of startups which are residents of IT Valley shared their startup experiences and responded to the questions of attendees at the online stage of trainings. 45 people selected out of participants joined online took part in offline trainings as well held in Baku SMB House.

45 people who have successfully completed the trainings at both stages were awarded with certificates, and granted the right to take part in “SMB development – entrepreneurial trainings” jointly organized by KOBİA and IT Valley.

Note that the trainings and measures for startups and entrepreneurs that are held with a joint cooperation between KOBİA and IT Valley will be continued in 2024.