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We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!

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

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.