We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!
Training events are being conducted within the framework of the Business Partnership Programme 35 "Startup" Certificates have been issued during the elapsed period of the current year For the attention of entrepreneurs operating in the Gabala and Ismayilli Districts! 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
About KOB Volunteers Program

The “SMB volunteers” Program has been developed according to the Rules regulating the activities of “SMB volunteers” of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Agency’s charter, the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On volunteering”, and other appropriate regulatory legal acts.

 

The “SMB volunteers” Program objective

 

- expanding the horizons of young people (students of higher, additional, secondary specialized, primary vocational and specialized educational institutions, and other persons) and their professional knowledge, developing labor skills before starting a professional career;

 

- arranging and promoting the youth volunteer activity in government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and small and medium businesses by the Agency according to the Agency's charter and other appropriate regulatory legal acts;

 

- encouraging the attraction of young professionals and students to entrepreneurship and coordinating this area, as well as cooperating with higher educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and businesses to support entrepreneurs.

 

How to become a member of the “SMB volunteers” Program?

 

Applicants wishing to join the “SMB volunteers” Program should register on the Agency’s official website www.smb.gov.az in the “Become an SMB volunteer” section. All applications submitted to the “Become an SMB volunteer” section shall be evaluated, and candidates meeting the volunteer selection criteria shall be engaged in the volunteering activity, considering the Agency's needs in volunteers.

 

Selection criteria for the “SMB volunteers” Program:

 

- Appropriate specialty (preference shall be given to the specialties of business and management);

 

- Teamwork skills;

 

- Sociability and entrepreneurial spirit;

 

- Ability to openly express ideas;

 

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs;

 

- Knowledge of languages (Russian, English, etc.).

 

Participation in the program is designed for 3 months. Volunteers participate in volunteering activity in the Agency’s relevant structural subdivisions (Administration, SMB friend offices, SMB houses, etc.).

 

All volunteers participating in the “SMB volunteers” Program shall be provided with job descriptions, an internal code of conduct, and the appropriate life insurance document.

 

At the end of the volunteering activity, the participants receive certificates based on the appropriate assessment.

Powered by Froala Editor