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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

In Siyazan, proposals and needs related to business development were discussed with entrepreneurs 08.05.26

Siyazan entrepreneurs were informed about the state support mechanisms.

Entrepreneurs operating in Siyazan district discussed issues related to the establishment of a wool processing enterprise, the development of beekeeping and poultry farming enterprises, as well as preferential loans and the provision of subsidies with representatives of state institutions. At the meeting held in Siyazan with the organization of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), an exchange of views was conducted within the framework of state–business cooperation on more efficient use of the district’s economic potential.

At the meeting organized with the support of the Siyazan District Executive Authority, around 90 business entities operating in the fields of agriculture, poultry farming, livestock, public catering, and trade, as well as representatives of state institutions providing support and services to entrepreneurs, participated.

At the event, Head of the Siyazan District Executive Authority Novruz Novruzov and Chairman of the Management Board of KOBİA Orkhan Mammadov provided information on opportunities for business development and investment in the district, as well as on the state support instruments. It was noted that there are broad opportunities for the development of tourism, services, and logistics sectors in Siyazan. The industrial and agricultural potential of the district allows for the expansion of processing and packaging areas. It was also stated that such meetings are important in terms of developing mutual cooperation and support systems, and that entrepreneurs should be active in such meetings.

During the meeting, entrepreneurs voiced their proposals and requests regarding issues and needs of interest to them. The questions of entrepreneurs were answered, and it was stated that the raised issues would be examined by the relevant bodies.

As part of the visit to Siyazan district, KOBİA representatives also visited a plastic products manufacturing enterprise.