Isker Aimak program: 1.2 trillion tenge will be allocated to support small businesses until 2029
24.04.2026 12:56:59 1439
Pursuant to the instructions of the Head of State to stimulate business activity, the Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund (a subsidiary of Baiterek) has launched a new Isker Aimak program aimed at supporting micro and small businesses.
The initiative provides for the introduction of a single systematic approach that provides entrepreneurs with access to preferential financing through subsidized interest rates.
The program is focused on the development of rural areas and small towns. The priority industries identified are manufacturing, agricultural processing, food production, furniture and building materials, as well as handicrafts.
As noted by the Chairman of the Board of the Damu Foundation, Farhat Sarsekeyev, the program provides for the active participation of akimats and NCE "Atameken" in determining priority areas, taking into account the specifics of the territories. Additionally, each district will be able to select up to six industries for targeted support.
By 2029, the program plans to support about 15,000 business projects worth 1.2 trillion tenge.
Special attention is paid to the participants of the initiatives "Auyl Amanaty" and "One village - one product". Financing is distributed according to a two-tier system: 30% of funds are allocated to priority regions (Abai, Ulytau, Zhetisu, North Kazakhstan and Kyzylorda regions), 70% - to other regions, except for the cities of Astana and Almaty.
The first projects have already been approved under the program, for which the rate for entrepreneurs has been reduced from 22% to 13.2%.
Among them are projects to expand shoe production, develop sunflower oil production, as well as steel structures and construction mesh.
The maximum amount of financing is up to 200 million tenge. The funds can be used for investment purposes and replenishment of working capital.
The remuneration rate is formed according to the principle: the base rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan plus 4%, the subsidy covers 40% of the nominal rate, while the final rate for the borrower is at least 12.6%. The subsidy period is up to 3 years.
Currently, six second-tier banks and four leasing companies are partners of the program. In the future, the list of financial institutions will be expanded.
In addition to financial instruments, non-financial support measures are available to entrepreneurs, including preferential rent and training. Online courses are available on the official website of the Damu Foundation. It is planned to launch mobile front offices for residents of remote settlements.
Additional information can be obtained on the website of the Damu Foundation or by calling the contact center number 1408 (toll-free).
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