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HELF and AZHAB Forums Held in Baku During the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group Startup Competition Launched Within the Framework of the IsDB Annual Meetings HELF/AZHAB Forum 2026 to Be Held Within the Framework of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku A meeting with entrepreneurs was held in the Khizi district For the attention of micro and small entrepreneurs wishing to present their products and services at the “Local Companies Promotion Exhibition!” ANNOUNCEMENT An online meeting of the Management Board of the CICA Business Council was held What is the support amount paid for conducting an internal market study and on what basis is this amount determined? The appeals of entrepreneurs from the Gazakh–Tovuz economic region were heard A service desk of the Ministry of Agriculture has started operation at the Khudat Service Center of the “Khachmaz SME House”

What is the support amount paid for conducting an internal market study and on what basis is this amount determined? 25.05.26

A state support amount of up to 20,000 manats is provided for the implementation of each internal market study. The support amount allocated for the market study depends on the scope and complexity of the requested study. On the basis of an application from a micro business entity, 80% of the cost incurred for conducting an internal market study is financed by the state, while on the basis of an application from a small business entity, 50% of the cost incurred for conducting a market study is financed by the state. The remaining amount is covered by the entrepreneur who has applied for the implementation of the market study. State support under the internal market study mechanism is provided by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA). Entrepreneurs who wish to create new products and services or expand their business may apply directly to the Agency, either in person or electronically, by filling in the relevant application form on KOBİA’s website in order to receive support for internal market research.