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KOBIA Participates in INSME Annual Meeting Kazakhstan Expresses Interest in Implementing Azerbaijan’s “SME House” Model “From Us to Business” Startup Competition Launched A seminar was organized for entrepreneurs An event titled “The Power of Women in the Turkic World” was held with the participation of Azerbaijani and Turkish woman entrepreneurs Students of the Azerbaijan University of Tourism and Management visit the “Baku SME House” KOBIA Participates with a Dedicated Stand at the “Rebuild Karabakh” Exhibition Euronews Broadcasts a Feature on Azerbaijan’s SME Ecosystem and the Activities of KOBIA Public Hearing and Discussion Held on Draft Technical Regulations Concerning Machinery and Equipment, Lubricants, Light Industry, and Furniture Products The Composition of the Expert Council for the Issuance of the “Startup” Certificate has been renewed

Meetings Held with the Participation of More Than 200 Entrepreneurs 01.09.25

At the meetings, innovations in the field of entrepreneurship and the requirements of legislation were conveyed to business entities, and their questions were addressed.

Throughout August, the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) organized meetings with entrepreneurs across diverse sectors - from agritourism to ISO standards, from industry to digital business. Other topics discussed with business representatives included women’s entrepreneurship, the promotion of youth involvement in business activities, horticulture, livestock farming, cotton production, and import-export operations.

The meetings were conducted both online and offline in Baku, Sumgayit, and Nakhchivan cities, as well as in Bilasuvar, Masalli, Gabala, Aghjabadi, Aghstafa, Khachmaz, and Ismayilli districts.

During the meetings, entrepreneurs’ requests and proposals were heard, information was provided on state support mechanisms, and solutions to challenges were discussed jointly with relevant institutions. Furthermore, business entities were briefed on recent developments in the entrepreneurial field and on legislative requirements.

In total, more than 200 entrepreneurs participated in these meetings. Information regarding meetings to be held in September can be found on KOBIA’s website: https://smb.gov.az/az/events?slug=gorus