SBD allocates ₡81 billion for SMEs and entrepreneurs

The Sistema de Banca para el Desarrollo (SBD) has announced that ₡81,516 million is available for productive credit as of September 2026. These funds are intended to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs across various sectors.

The resources can be utilized for working capital, equipment acquisition, modernization, infrastructure, or the expansion of operations. These funds are channeled through a network of operators, including state and private banks, cooperatives, microfinance institutions, and other development-linked organizations.

María del Milagro Solórzano, Minister of Economy, Industry, and Commerce and President of the SBD Governing Council, stated that these resources can be converted into inventory, equipment, or business expansion to help strengthen projects and contribute to community well-being.