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Another 10 SME entities will benefit from a tax exemption Domestic market research in 10 areas will be conducted on the initiative of KOBİA For the attention of entrepreneurs operating in Astara and Lankaran cities! Another 10 SME entities have been issued "Startup" Certificates Legal form for entrepreneurial activity A regular meeting with entrepreneurs was organized in Kurdamir District For which services entrepreneurs applied to SME Houses Next reception of citizens held at KOBİA What events will be organized for entrepreneurs in August? “Ganja SME House” provided entrepreneurs with more than 2,000 kinds of services during the first three months of activity

KOBIA Participates in INSME Annual Meeting 22.10.25

During the event, KOBIA shared insights on the role of intellectual property in enhancing SME growth and competitiveness, as well as on the existing support mechanisms for the commercialization of intellectual property in Azerbaijan.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) took part in the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (INSME), held in Spain.

This year’s event, dedicated to the theme “Safeguarding and Valuing Intangible Assets of Small and Medium Enterprises”, featured panel discussions and dialogues with the participation of representatives from government institutions, international organizations, and the private sector.

During the panel session titled “State Support for Intellectual Property in SMEs,” Zaur Gardashov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of KOBIA, delivered a presentation highlighting the role of intellectual property in fostering SME growth and competitiveness, and the available support mechanisms for the commercialization of intellectual property in Azerbaijan. He also drew attention to ongoing efforts aimed at expanding existing support measures and facilitating startups’ access to European markets, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in this area.

It should be noted that KOBIA has been a member of INSME since 2020.