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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

For the attention of SME entities wishing to cooperate with oil and gas companies! 08.05.26

In order to expand the participation opportunities of SMEs in the supply chain of the oil and gas industry, KOBİA will organize a special stand at the “Caspian Oil and Gas” exhibition.

The 31st International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition (“Caspian Oil & Gas”) will be held at the Baku Expo Center on 1–3 June. Leading local and international companies operating in the oil, gas and energy sectors will come together at the exhibition.

With the aim of increasing the participation of small and medium business entities (SMEs) in the supply chain of the oil and gas sector, expanding cooperation opportunities in this field, and promoting the products and services of SMEs, the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) will also set up a stand this year for the participation of SMEs in the exhibition. SMEs wishing to present their products and services free of charge at the aforementioned stand may apply to the Agency by completing the relevant form by 25 May (https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/sergilerde-istiraka-destek). In the field “Event you wish to participate in” of the application form, “Caspian Oil and Gas 2026” should be indicated.

The participation of SME entities in the exhibition will create opportunities for them to establish direct contacts with leading companies operating in the oil, gas and energy sector, promote their products and services to a wider audience, expand their opportunities to operate as potential suppliers, as well as obtain new cooperation and partnership opportunities. SME entities operating in the oil and gas and energy field, or having the potential to provide products and services to this sector, are invited to benefit from the opportunity to participate in the exhibition.