Specialized educational programs for training personnel for residents of special economic zone (SEZ) “Kulibin” are planned to be launched at universities and secondary vocational education institutions in 2026. This initiative was approved during a meeting between the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation (management company of SEZ “Kulibin”) and the residents. More than 20 representatives of the companies’ HR departments participated in the event dedicated to staff recruitment for enterprises. As part of implementing the personnel support program for residents, at least 3 educational and practical programs tailored to the personnel needs of residents are scheduled for 2026. The plan also includes organizing internships at SEZ enterprises and expanding the pool of partners among educational institutions in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. Specific areas and partner organizations are currently under development. Also, during the event, the results of the progra...

Territorial managers of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation began supporting 89 new investment projects in 2025. These are projects in tourism, agriculture, industry, services, and other sectors. The total investment volume amounts to more than 21 billion rubles, and over 3 300 jobs are expected to be created. In particular, 12 projects with a total investment volume of approximately 1.7 billion rubles were taken under support in the fourth quarter of 2025, with more than 100 jobs planned to be created. With the support of the territorial managers of the Development Corporation, 16 investment projects with a total investment volume exceeding 1.8 billion rubles were implemented in the municipalities of the Nizhny Novgorod Region in 2025. These include projects in tourism, agriculture, trade, and industry. For example, in the Balakhna district, a production site for manufacturing and servicing light-tonnage and small vessels was opened with the suppor...

More than 160 meetings between the leadership of the Nizhny Novgorod Region and the business community took place in 2025. Meetings between businesses and the Governor, his deputies, and heads of municipalities have been held regularly in the region since 2018. During these meetings, issues of varying complexity are addressed, and proposals to simplify and improve the convenience of doing business are considered. In 2025, more than 4 000 people participated in such meetings, including representatives of industrial enterprises, small and medium‑sized businesses, business associations, executive bodies, municipal entities, and development institutions. “In economically challenging times, we need to be even more engaged with entrepreneurs’ problems, so direct dialogue is an important format for me personally. I greatly appreciate the openness and utmost constructiveness of Nizhny Novgorod businesses at these meetings. Entrepreneurs identify pain points and also draw ...

Around 75 000 people visited the investment portal of the Nizhny Novgorod Region in 2025. This figure exceeds the 2024 results by 3.5 %. Earlier, the investment portal of the Nizhny Novgorod Region was awarded the title of the best in the country based on the results of the national prize “Leaders of Investment Development‑2025”, organized by the National Association of Investment and Development Agencies (NAAIR). The most frequently viewed pages were “Investment Projects” (over 7 000 visits) and “Support Measures” (around 6 500 visits). Following in terms of popularity were the sections “Development Strategy of the Nizhny Novgorod Region”, “Regional Team”, and “Events and News”. More than 5 000 users took advantage of the “Support Measures Calculator” service. The most sought‑after topics among investors included preferential lending programs, reimbursement of expenses for projects in industry, tourism, and agriculture, and support measures for the resto...

Using the Russian Investment Map (https://invest.gov.ru/), 17 investment sites were sold in the Nizhny Novgorod Region in 2025. In terms of this indicator, the region ranks third among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The Russian Investment Map was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia jointly with the Moscow city government. The platform aggregates data from the investment maps of Russian regions, which were created as part of implementing the regional investment standard. Using the map, one can assess the business environment for a future project: sales markets, preferential regimes, availability of mineral resources and infrastructure – from road surfaces to mobile communications. If necessary connections are missing, the site cards indicate engineering infrastructure facilities for potential technical connection. Additionally, the map allows users to search for sites across different regions and compare their opportunit...

With the support of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, 22 enterprises were commissioned in 2025. The total investment in their establishment exceeded 22 billion rubles, and more than 700 jobs were created. Improving the quality of work with investors and providing them with support have been included in the objectives of the national project «Effective and Competitive Economy», initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, starting from 2025. «In the context of the current monetary policy, support received during the implementation of projects in areas with preferential tax regimes – in our special economic zone «Kulibin» and in advanced development territories – is becoming increasingly important for businesses. For instance, the production of silica gels and silica sols by «RusSilika» was launched in the SEZ in Dzerzhinsk, while the full‑cycle metalworking production «IronTech» and the production of prefabricated houses from laminated veneer lu...

More than 250 people found employment at the enterprises of the special economic zone «Kulibin» in Dzerzhinsk in 2025. At the moment, nine enterprises have been commissioned at the site. The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation – SEZ’s management company – has developed a comprehensive personnel support program for the site’s residents. It includes an analysis of companies’ needs, a system of interaction with educational institutions: the development of new educational programs and the adjustment of existing ones, the organization of internships and practical training for students at the resident companies, targeted training programs, the implementation of career and professional orientation projects, as well as a range of tools for promptly filling vacancies. Over the course of the year, the Development Corporation presented career opportunities in the special economic zone and current vacancies of residents at more than 60 events, which were attended b...

The winners of the «Investor of the Year» award, initiated by the Development Corporation with the support of the regional government, have been determined in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The awards were presented to the laureates during a meeting dedicated to the year’s investment results by Deputy Governor Andrey Sanosyan and Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. «The Nizhny Novgorod Region is an attractive area for investment, and the fact that the region ranks second after the capital in the National Rating of the Investment Climate, compiled by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, proves this. But this does not mean that we are sitting idly by; on the contrary, we must work even harder and more efficiently. The award is an important opportunity for us to thank those people who invest in our region», — emphasized Andrey Sanosyan. In turn, Igor Ishchenko noted that the companies awarded within the framework of t...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region has won six categories of the National Award «Leaders of Investment Development‑2025», receiving the Grand Prix. The award is organized by the non‑profit organization «National Association of Investment and Development Agencies» (NAAIR). The awards were presented by Alexander Novak, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, and Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and Co‑Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the National Association of Investment and Development Agencies (NAAIR). In total, 224 applications were submitted for the award by 61 development agencies across 10 categories. The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation received the Grand Prix of the award, winning simultaneously in 6 out of the 10 categories. «The Nizhny Novgorod Region has become the only region in the country to receive the Grand Prix of the award. Many true professionals work on be...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation has developed its seventh universal — «boxed» — investment proposal. It is a project to create robotic car wash facilities. Such proposals are projects with pre‑calculated parameters that require minimal preparatory work from a potential investor. This allows for starting the project implementation in the shortest possible time and significantly reduces its payback period. The project involves the creation of automated robotic car wash facilities that provide fast and eco‑friendly car washing with minimal human involvement. Three design variations are available for placement: with one, two, and four car bays. The minimum investment required to set up a robotic car wash facility is 12.8 million rubles, with an implementation period of six months or more. The payback period is one year or more. The advantages of such facilities include high demand for services, 24/7 operation, and the possibility o...