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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

Products and services of SME entities are being showcased at “Caspian Agro Week” with state support 05.05.26

A special stand has been set up by KOBİA to increase sales opportunities of SMEs and expand their access to markets.

The 19th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition and Forum (“Caspian Agro Week”) and the 31st Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition (“InterFood Azerbaijan”) are being held at the Baku Expo Center.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), with the aim of expanding SMEs’ access to markets, increasing their sales opportunities, and supporting the promotion of their products and services, is also represented at this year’s exhibition with a special stand. At KOBİA’s stand, products such as confectionery, chocolate, meat products, honey, saffron, cheese, as well as services produced by SMEs are being showcased. In total, around 10 SME entities are presenting their products and services at the Agency’s stand with state support. The stand also provides the necessary conditions for SME entities to establish new business relations and hold business meetings.

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva also visited the KOBİA stand as part of their inspection of the exhibition.

It should be noted that the “Caspian Agro Week” and “InterFood Azerbaijan” exhibitions will continue until 8 May.