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- On 4 November, Georgia’s National Statistics Office opened a dedicated Training Centre to improve statistical literacy among public-sector professionals, businesses, researchers, students and media representatives. Its first course, scheduled for 16 November, will cover inflation and price statistics; no course fee or centre operating budget was disclosed. The initiative creates opportunities for professional training, research and data-literacy services; HPC can support training partnerships, education research and institutional programme planning.
- On 3 November, Georgia added non-standard apple processing to its agricultural co-financing programme, allowing eligible processors to access preferential loans of GEL 500,000–5 million for up to nine months. The government will subsidise interest, while participating processors must pay farmers at least GEL 0.25 per kilogram; the existing scheme provides a GEL 0.10-per-kilogram state subsidy. The measure creates opportunities in agricultural processing, food-waste reduction and rural supply chains; HPC can support sustainability research, project feasibility and agricultural investment planning.
- On 3 November, TBC Capital said it expected the National Bank of Georgia to raise its refinancing rate from 8.25% to 8.5% in December, citing stronger inflationary pressure and tighter global financial conditions. Georgia’s annual inflation reached 5.9% in October, while Brent crude traded around US$110 per barrel in October; the rate increase remains a forecast, not an approved policy decision. The outlook creates demand for interest-rate analysis, portfolio risk reviews and financial planning; HPC can support market research, financial modelling and investment-risk assessments.
- On 6 November, Georgia’s revised 2027 state budget draft was reported at GEL 32.7 billion, an increase of GEL 642 million compared with the previous version. The draft also includes a planned additional GEL 100 million loan to the state-owned Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation, expected to be disbursed by the end of 2026 and repaid in 2027. The budget update creates opportunities in public-sector procurement, fiscal monitoring and project evaluation; HPC can support policy research, budget analysis and investment assessments.
- On 6 November, reporting based on Geostat data showed healthcare prices in Georgia had risen by 8.4% year-on-year in October, while health insurance prices increased by 8.5%. The same week, Georgian pharmaceutical company GM PHARMA announced that it had successfully completed an international GMP audit conducted by Germany’s Heacon Service GmbH; no audit fee or new investment value was disclosed. These developments create opportunities in pharmaceutical quality assurance, medical supply procurement and healthcare cost analysis; HPC can support supplier research, market intelligence and healthcare investment assessments.
- On 4 November, Geostat opened a Training Centre designed to build practical statistical skills among public and private sector employees, academia, researchers and students. Courses will cover inflation, GDP, trade, foreign investment, labour markets and other official indicators, with the first session scheduled for 16 November; no participant fee or training contract value was announced. The initiative highlights demand for data-analysis and research skills; HPC can support workforce training research, skills-gap assessments and HR development planning.
- On 3 November, a new tender worth GEL 40 million was announced for 70 city buses in Rustavi after an earlier GEL 36.5 million procurement failed. The revised average estimated price is approximately GEL 571,000 per bus, with specifications requiring 2026-or-newer vehicles, low-floor access, air conditioning, CCTV and maintenance coverage; the new bid deadline was 5 November. The procurement creates opportunities for vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers and maintenance providers; HPC can support supplier identification, tender research and industrial supply-chain planning.
- On 3 November, the Asian Development Bank shortlisted six companies for a feasibility study of the proposed Tbilisi–Rustavi above-ground metro, also known as the City Train. The tender has an estimated value of US$393,000, and the eight-month study will examine routes, stations, passenger demand, financial feasibility and environmental and social impacts; final bids are due on 1 December 2026. The project creates opportunities for rail engineering, transport consultants and infrastructure investors; HPC can support feasibility research, procurement planning and project-risk analysis.
- On 4 November, Georgia reported expanded simplified procurement rules for Anaklia Sea Port under Government Decree No. 515, adopted on 2 November. The changes cover engineering, design, geological and environmental studies, supervision, consulting and marketing services; contracts above GEL 50,000 are subject to specified procurement conditions, while advance payments above EUR 50,000 require a bank or contractual guarantee. The changes create opportunities for international contractors and compliance advisers; HPC can support regulatory monitoring, procurement compliance research and supplier due diligence.
- On 1 November, Air Georgia confirmed a memorandum with Albanian investors involving Kastrati Group for a proposed passenger terminal near Tbilisi International Airport. The investors are expected to commit at least US$150 million, although the final investment amount may change depending on land requirements and project scope; the memorandum is not a completed acquisition or final investment agreement. The proposal creates opportunities in aviation infrastructure, joint ventures and corporate financing; HPC can support transaction research, financial modelling and investment-partner assessments.
- On 3 November, figures from Geostat showed that Georgia exported approximately one tonne of unwrought gold worth US$111.44 million during January–September 2026, up 28.9% year-on-year despite lower physical export volumes. Switzerland accounted for about US$100.05 million, followed by the UAE at US$8.67 million and Turkey at US$1.81 million. The figures create opportunities for commodity-price analysis, export intelligence and trade forecasting; HPC can support market research, competitor analysis and data-driven business reports.
- On 6 November, Georgia’s Economy Minister announced that 37 Georgian companies would accompany the national delegation to China’s International Import Expo to showcase locally produced goods and develop business connections. The government also plans to support a trade mission to strengthen commercial partnerships and expand exports to China; no delegation budget or promotional contract value was disclosed. The initiative creates opportunities for export promotion, trade communications and international brand development; HPC can support B2B campaigns, market-entry research and promotional strategy.
- On 6 November, Georgia’s Defence Ministry confirmed that another 1,216 military personnel are expected to receive apartments under the Army City housing project in Tbilisi by the end of 2027. The construction contract with Anagi has been increased from GEL 144 million to GEL 147 million, and GEL 30 million has already been paid as an advance. The project creates opportunities in residential construction, building materials and property services; HPC can support real-estate market research, supplier assessments and development analysis.
- On 2 November, Georgian education and technology company GeoLab reported that its “The ART of Using AI” programme had expanded into Austria with EU and UNDP support under the Georgia Innovation Challenge. The programme recorded 203 registrations and approximately 84 unique attendees through online workshops and in-person sessions in Graz; no separate investment amount or startup funding round was disclosed. The expansion creates opportunities for AI education ventures, edtech partnerships and international scaling; HPC can support startup research, business modelling and investor-readiness planning.
- On 6 November, procurement information showed that Georgia’s Parliament planned to purchase seven ChatGPT Business subscriptions for GEL 10,500 and one Claude AI Pro subscription for GEL 826.84, bringing the estimated total to GEL 11,326.84. The licences are intended to support document analysis, text processing and administrative workflows; the published figure is an estimated procurement value, not confirmation of completed purchase. The procurement highlights public-sector demand for AI tools and automation; HPC can support AI adoption research, digital transformation planning and technology-vendor assessments.
- On 4 November, Azerbaijan Railways announced expanded daytime services on the Baku–Tbilisi route, increasing seat capacity by 46% and reducing standard one-way fares to approximately GEL 55 from selected stations. The changes create a more affordable rail option for cross-border travellers and support regional tourism and business mobility; the reported fare is route- and station-dependent. The development creates opportunities for tour operators, hotels and passenger-service providers; HPC can support tourism-market research, destination marketing and hospitality investment planning.
Sector stories & insights.
On 2 November, Georgian education and technology company GeoLab reported its expansion into Austria through “The ART of Using AI” programme, supported by the EU and UNDP under the Georgia Innovation Challenge. The programme delivered eight online workshops and two in-person sessions in Graz, recording 203 registrations and approximately 84 unique attendees. No separate programme budget or participant fee was disclosed.
The initiative creates opportunities for international education partnerships, professional AI training and exportable knowledge services. HPC can support institutional partnerships, training-market research and international programme development.
On 6 November, family-owned organic winery Chkhaveli reported that heavy rainfall and high humidity had destroyed approximately 40% of its 2026 grape harvest in Adjara. The winery, established in 2023, currently produces around 2,000–2,500 bottles annually and plans to maintain organic production despite the losses. No financial damage estimate or compensation amount was disclosed.
The incident highlights climate-related risks for agriculture, organic farming and rural businesses. HPC can support environmental assessments, climate-risk research and sustainable agriculture investment planning.
National Bank of Georgia and Bank of China Sign Financial Market Cooperation Agreement
On 4 November, the National Bank of Georgia reported an agreement with Bank of China enabling it to access essential services for operations in China’s Interbank Bond Market. The agreement was highlighted following the Tbilisi Finance Summit, held on 27–28 October with approximately 1,000 participants from around 60 countries. No transaction value or investment commitment was disclosed.
The cooperation creates opportunities in cross-border investment, currency-market services and regional financial connectivity. HPC can support financial-market research, investment assessments and cross-border partnership planning.
On 4 November, Deputy Finance Minister Giorgi Kakauridze said state budget revenues had exceeded initial projections by approximately GEL 800 million. The government plans to revise the 2026 budget and redirect funds towards projects with stronger implementation progress, with amendments expected to go before Parliament. The exact increase in total budget expenditure and individual project allocations had not yet been announced.
The revision creates opportunities in public investment monitoring, government procurement and project-finance planning. HPC can support policy research, budget analysis and public-sector project evaluation.
On 6 November, Georgia’s healthcare inflation was reported at 8.4% for October 2026. Prices for certain medicines and medical services had increased by 5%–15% year-on-year, while outpatient services became almost 12% more expensive. Health insurance prices also rose by 8.5%, according to Geostat; no new national healthcare investment package was announced.
The rising costs create opportunities for healthcare cost analysis, medical supply procurement and insurance-market research. HPC can support healthcare supplier assessments, market intelligence and hospital-cost planning.
Rising Workforce Costs Put Pressure on Georgia’s Construction and Healthcare Sectors
On 6 November, Geostat figures reported that average monthly nominal wages in construction rose by 7.3% in September compared with August, contributing to higher construction costs. Separately, healthcare-sector salaries were reported to have increased by approximately 40% over the past four years. No new national workforce training budget or recruitment programme value was disclosed.
The figures highlight demand for workforce planning, salary benchmarking and skilled-labour retention. HPC can support labour-market research, HR strategy and skills-gap assessments.
Georgia’s weekly economic review published on 1 November reported that Batumi Port’s cargo turnover had increased by 13% to 6.25 million tonnes. The increase highlights the port’s growing role in regional trade and cargo movement, although the weekly report did not disclose a new port expansion contract or the value of additional cargo-handling investment.
The growth creates opportunities for freight operators, warehousing companies, shipping agents and logistics suppliers. HPC can support supply-chain research, logistics-market assessments and supplier identification.
Georgian Railway Begins GEL 7 Million Rehabilitation of Tbilisi Central Station
On 1 November, Georgia’s weekly economic review reported that Georgian Railway had begun rehabilitation work at Tbilisi Central Station. The project carries a reported cost of GEL 7 million, creating a new investment opportunity in passenger infrastructure and station modernisation. No additional contractor award or completion date was disclosed in the weekly update.
The project creates opportunities for construction companies, railway equipment suppliers and engineering contractors. HPC can support infrastructure research, procurement planning and project feasibility assessments.
On 6 November, Georgia’s Revenue Service announced that electronic purchase acts would replace paper-based records for goods purchased from individuals from 1 December 2026. Buyers will issue records through authorised Revenue Service accounts, while sellers will be able to confirm transactions through SMS codes, mobile links or their own accounts. No separate implementation budget or service fee was announced.
The change creates compliance requirements for businesses purchasing goods from individuals and increases the importance of accurate digital records. HPC can support regulatory monitoring, tax-compliance research and business-process assessments.
On 4 November, Georgia’s Competition and Consumer Agency confirmed that Feri’s acquisition of a 25% stake in EI Energy was compatible with competition requirements. The stake had been acquired in June, and the company is now a shareholder in the planned 50 MW Marneuli solar power project, targeted for completion in 2027. The transaction price was not disclosed; Feri was fined GEL 17,000 for late notification of the concentration.
The transaction creates opportunities in renewable-energy partnerships, corporate investment and project finance. HPC can support transaction research, financial modelling and investment due diligence.
On 3 November, the National Statistics Office of Georgia reported that consumer prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, taking annual inflation to 5.9%. Transport prices rose 21.9% year-on-year, housing and utilities increased 10.1%, healthcare rose 8.4%, and food prices increased 3.1%. Annual core inflation stood at 4.0%.
The figures create demand for price monitoring, consumer research and sector-level forecasting. HPC can support market intelligence, inflation analysis and data-driven business reports.
On 6 November, the Georgian National Tourism Administration reported that approximately 20 Georgian tourism companies had participated in World Travel Market London 2026 with a national stand. Promotional activity focused on cultural heritage, destinations and four-season tourism. The UK market recorded an 18.2% increase in visits during July–September, reaching 18,233 visits; no national pavilion budget or marketing contract value was disclosed.
The participation creates opportunities for destination branding, international media partnerships and tourism promotion. HPC can support marketing research, B2B communications and international promotional strategy.
On 5 November, developer Dreamland Development reported that construction at its Dreamland Park residential project in Chakvi was progressing actively. Apartments were being offered at approximately US$67,000–68,000, with a 20% initial payment, 30% payable over 34 months through an interest-free instalment plan, and the remaining 50% due at completion. The advertised monthly payment starts at approximately US$590, with the promotional offer valid until the end of 2026.
The project creates opportunities in residential sales, property investment and construction services. HPC can support real-estate market research, project feasibility assessments and investment analysis.
Tbilisi Finance Summit Showcases Fintech Innovation and Startup Solutions
On 4 November, the National Bank of Georgia reported that the Tbilisi Finance Summit had hosted an international fintech hackathon Demo Day, where local and international teams presented solutions to financial-sector challenges. Winning teams received cash prizes from the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency and opportunities to attend technology events in Dubai and Singapore; the individual prize amounts and total prize pool were not disclosed.
The event creates opportunities for early-stage fintech companies, technology incubators and investors seeking regional partnerships. HPC can support startup research, business-plan development and investor-readiness assessments.
Georgian Parliament Plans GEL 11,326.84 Purchase of AI Software Licences
On 6 November, procurement documents showed that Georgia’s Parliament planned to purchase annual ChatGPT Business subscriptions for seven employees at a total estimated cost of GEL 10,500, together with a Claude AI Pro subscription costing GEL 826.84. The licences are intended to support workflow automation, document analysis, text processing and administrative efficiency; the reported total estimated procurement value is GEL 11,326.84.
The procurement highlights growing public-sector demand for artificial intelligence and digital productivity tools. HPC can support AI adoption research, digital transformation planning and technology-vendor assessments.
On 6 November, reporting based on PMCG Research and Booking.com data showed that average hotel room prices in Georgia during September 2026 ranged from GEL 130 for family-type accommodation to GEL 546 for five-star hotels. Three-star hotels averaged GEL 186 and four-star hotels GEL 290, while five-star averages reached GEL 795 in Guria and GEL 775 in Kakheti. The overall hotel price index fell 7.2% month-on-month but remained 8% higher year-on-year.
The figures create opportunities for hotel operators, travel agencies, tour companies and hospitality investors planning seasonal pricing. HPC can support tourism-market research, destination analysis and hospitality investment planning.