Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

What We Offer

Support built around your business, at every stage

Six focused service lines, from first registration to sector-level growth strategy — each staffed by dedicated facilitation desks.

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Business Registration

Guided company registration, licensing and regulatory facilitation through a single-window process.

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02

Access to Finance

Loan schemes, credit guarantees and matchmaking with banks and microfinance partners.

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03

Skills & Capacity Building

Structured training in operations, finance and digital tools for owners and their teams.

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04

Market Access & Linkages

Trade fair placement, buyer introductions and export-readiness support for growing SMEs.

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05

Sector & Feasibility Studies

Research-backed prefeasibility reports covering 180+ sectors to de-risk your next venture.

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Youth & Women Enterprise

Dedicated incubation tracks, mentorship circles and seed-linkage for first-time founders.

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SME Registration

Register your business online to access SME support services, opportunities and facilitation programs.

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eLearning Portal

Build business capacity through online trainings, webinars and digital learning.

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Research Insights

Explore feasibility studies, sector reports and market intelligence resources.

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Financial Model

Analyze business feasibility, estimate costs and make informed financial decisions with smart planning tools.

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Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

SMEDA is an autonomous institution of the Government of Pakistan under Ministry of Industries and Production. SMEDA was established in October 1998 for encouraging and facilitating the development and growth of small and medium enterprises in the country.

150,774+

SME Facilitation

4,750+

Trainings

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Manufacturing Unit for Wooden Doors [Rs. 10.18 million, Aug-… 11 Nov 2022

Motorcycle and Scooty Repair Workshop [Rs. 3.53 million, Jul… 07 Nov 2022

Maize Silage Unit [Rs. 6.59 million, May-2022] 27 Jul 2022

Trout Reefer Van [Rs. 8.61 million, May-2022] 27 Jul 2022

SMEDA Newsletter (Apr - Jun) 2022 25 Jul 2022

Desert Safari - Tharparkar Adventures [Rs. 27.85 million, Ju… 25 Jul 2022

Limestone Processing Unit [Rs. 33.09 million, Jun-2022] 04 Jul 2022

Hot Water Treatment for Mango Export [2022] 04 Jul 2022

Business Knowledge Resources

Explore SMEDA's publications, studies, and business intelligence resources for entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Pre-feasibility Studies

Business ideas with financial and technical feasibility.

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Sector Briefs

Industry insights and opportunities.

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District Economic Profiles

District-level economic potential.

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Cluster Profiles

Industrial cluster information.

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Commercial Contracts

Standard business agreement templates.

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Regulatory Procedures

Licensing and compliance guides.

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Business Guides

Practical SME guidance.

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Trade Analysis Series

Export and trade market analysis.

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News Highlights

The Engine of Growth

Tuesday, 17 May 2022 18:50

Development of Small and Medium Enterprises is the key for the economic revival and sustainable growth of the country, said Hashim Raza, chief executive officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda). “The SME sector is considered as the backbone of any economy. There is a need to give due...

Governor hails Smeda e-commerce initiatives

Tuesday, 17 May 2022 18:50

Development of Small and Medium Enterprises is the key for the economic revival and sustainable growth of the country, said Hashim Raza, chief executive officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda). “The SME sector is considered as the backbone of any economy. There is a need to give due...

Industry Projects

1. First-Come, First-Served: Limited slots available.
2. Applicant SMEs must not be a beneficiary of any government grant for certification in the same financial year (2024-25).
3. Must be in business for 5 years.
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