Access to Finance

Loans

EU provides special loans under its EU4Business Initiative through local partner banks in Azerbaijan:

JSC Accessbank

Medium-term local currency loans under the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) Initi...

Amount of loans up to 80 000 €

Grants

Grants for SMEs are available through a number of programmes.

Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association İctimai Birliyi

Accelerating development of sustainable micro-entrepreneurship in rural regions of Azerbaijan (ADSMIRRA) implemented by Azerbaijan Micro-finance Association İctimai Birliyi. The objective of the proje...

Valid until

2022-06-30

With total budget for grants

€ 125,497

Support to the development of small family businesses in the Sheki-Zagatala Economic Zone through ABAD regional centre in Balakan

Support to the development of small family businesses in the Sheki-Zagatala Economic Zone through ABAD regional centre in Balakan. The objectives of the programme: To contribute to the socio-economic...

Valid until

2020-11-14

With total budget for grants

€ 492,000

Supporting women’s entrepreneurship during COVID-19

Vulnerable women in Ismayilli region, in particular single parents and disabled women, will be able to apply for seed capital to start income-generating activities. Valid until 30.09.2022 with t...

Valid until

2022-09-30

With total budget for grants

€ 60,000