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Investment opportunities expand: the investment promotion mechanism now covers 17 strategic directions The territories liberated from occupation provide extensive opportunities for investors A blood donation campaign dedicated to Remembrance Day was held Delegation of representatives of the RIYADA organization from Oman visited “Baku SME House” Volunteer blood donation campaign will be held Entrepreneurs can apply to SME Houses to obtain licenses KOBİA representatives participated in an international seminar held in Turkey The next meeting of the permanent Coordination Group operating under KOBİA was held The next professional trainings within the framework of the “Karabakh SMEs 2026” project have been completed The provision of consulting services for entrepreneurs continues

How does KOBIA support entrepreneurs’ access to finance? 10.02.26

Although the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) does not provide direct financial and credit support to businesses, it provides a number of supports to entrepreneurs to access finance. The agency informs entrepreneurs about state's preferential loans and alternative financial instruments. In this regard, it provides advisory services on application procedures and necessary documents, and connects entrepreneurs with banks and other financial institutions. KOBIA also assists entrepreneurs in preparing a business plan necessary for a bank loan. At the same time, KOBIA provides grant support of up to 20 thousand manats to entrepreneurs' projects in the areas of education, science, research and support within the framework of grant competitions.