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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 the implementation of sale of products and services for about 60 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) 26.08.24

Support is provided for SMBs' participation in exhibitions and access to retail networks to increase sales opportunities.

From January to June 2024, about 60 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) benefited from the services offered by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) in this area, aimed at increasing sales and supporting entry into new markets.

At 4 exhibitions and fairs organized or supported by KOBİA, the special stands have been created for 38 SMBs to promote their products and services free of charge. During these exhibitions, SMBs expanded their sales opportunities by presenting their products to a broad audience and establishing new partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to promote their products and services and expand sales opportunities by participating in specialized exhibitions and fairs supported and organized by KOBİA in our country and abroad can apply to KOBİA electronically by filling out the relevant application form. Details: https://smb.gov.az/en/nav/support-for-participation-in-exhibitions

During this period, 24 requests have been received by Agency for support in accessing retail networks, with 21 entrepreneurs receiving assistance in sync with the rules. It is noted that under the support mechanism for accessing retail networks, 8 sales points have been established in retail networks operating in Baku. Micro and small business entities can apply on preferential terms for the organization of sales of their products in retail networks such as "Bravo", "Bolmart", “Megamart”, and "East Market". Details: https://smb.gov.az/en/nav/access-to-trade-networks-1