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Investment opportunities expand: the investment promotion mechanism now covers 17 strategic directions The territories liberated from occupation provide extensive opportunities for investors A blood donation campaign dedicated to Remembrance Day was held Delegation of representatives of the RIYADA organization from Oman visited “Baku SME House” Volunteer blood donation campaign will be held Entrepreneurs can apply to SME Houses to obtain licenses KOBİA representatives participated in an international seminar held in Turkey The next meeting of the permanent Coordination Group operating under KOBİA was held The next professional trainings within the framework of the “Karabakh SMEs 2026” project have been completed The provision of consulting services for entrepreneurs continues

Support for expanding the sales opportunities of SMBs underway 29.08.23

In the first half of 2023, some 50 micro, small and medium business entities benefited from support mechanisms for access to trade networks and involvement in exhibitions.

From January to June 2023, nearly 50 micro, small and medium business entities benefited from the support mechanisms for expanding the sales opportunities of SMBs provided by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA).

At this period, the Agency received 121 applications from SMBs regarding the use of support for engagement in exhibitions. Of which, 38 SMBs that met the relevant requirements were able to take part in 4 exhibitions held in Azerbaijan and abroad (3 domestic, 1 overseas) free of charge. SMBs seeking to promote their products and services and expand their sales opportunities by engaging in specialized exhibitions and fairs held with the support and organization of KOBİA in Azerbaijan and abroad are encouraged to apply to KOBİA by filling out the relevant online application form. For more information visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3KA0f1N

During the period from January to June this year, the Agency received 38 applications from SMBs to benefit from state support mechanism for access to trade networks, of which support for 6 SMBs in compliance with relevant regulations was provided. During this period, the number of sales points under the support mechanism for access to trade networks was increased to 6. Micro and small business entities can apply to KOBİA to organize the sale of their products in "Bravo" hypermarket, "Bolmart" supermarket, "Bizim market", "Sharg Bazaar" Shopping Center and other trade networks under auspicious conditions. For more information visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3OOjF5F