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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

SMBDA stand won “The Best Social Project” award 16.09.19

The exhibition stand of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SMBDA) was awarded the “Best Social Project” award at the 2nd Azerbaijan International Exhibition of Gift & Promo Products ("Gift & Promo 2019").

Handicrafts mainly made by women and disabled entrepreneurs were displayed at the special stand created with the support of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SMBDA) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) at the 2nd Azerbaijan International Exhibition of Gift & Promo Products ("Gift & Promo 2019") and the 2nd Azerbaijan International Advertising and Printing Exhibition ("AdPrint 2019") on September 12-14 in Baku. Almost total of 50 assortments of souvenirs, wood carving, carpet weaving and decorative-applied art samples, jewelry, and accessories, toys, etc., mostly created by women and disabled entrepreneurs were exhibited at the stand.

Moreover, various clothing and accessories made by micro and small entrepreneurs were displayed at the event organized within the program on the third day of the exhibition.

Note that SMBDA supports the participation of micro and small entrepreneurs, especially women and disabled entrepreneurs, start-ups and young people in various exhibitions and festivals held in our country. The main goal of these support activities is to help SMBs to present their products and services, expand sales opportunities, and build business relationships.