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 профориентационные 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 by more...

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...

The company «Alliance‑NN» has begun construction of a distribution complex on Nizhegorodskoye Highway in Dzerzhinsk. The project is being supported by the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. The site for the project was selected using the region’s investment map. «The Nizhny Novgorod Region is a powerful logistics hub due to its geographical location at the intersection of key highways. By actively developing multimodal transportation, the region strengthens its position year by year as one of the country’s key transport and logistics centers. This naturally attracts investors to implement such large‑scale projects in our region», — noted Andrey Sanosyan, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The complex will include two distribution centers with a total area of approximately 60 000 sq. m, along with a container storage area. The project’s investment volume amounts to 5.3 billion rubles, and it is expected to create more than 1 000 jobs. ...

The Expert Council for the Development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) «Kulibin» has endorsed the applications of five companies implementing projects in the fields of chemistry, metallurgy, and shipbuilding. The meeting was chaired by Andrey Sanosyan, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. «The special economic zone „Kulibin“ is one of the largest production sites in the region. Every year, it becomes more efficient, opening up new opportunities for business development. Investors are actively filling the SEZ sites; to date, the total investment volume for projects approved by the Expert Council amounts to over 167 billion rubles», — said Andrey Sanosyan. Thus, LLC «Purus» intends to build a plant for the production of high‑purity gases used in electronics manufacturing (semiconductors and other components). The investor plans to inject over 200 million rubles into the project, creating 55 jobs. LLC «CMS Chaika» plans to establish a modular sh...

The tram network modernization project in Nizhny Novgorod has won the «Quality Urban Environment» category at the «Vedomosti. Impuls» award. The prize was presented to Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, by Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Chair of the award’s Expert Council. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the award serves an important function: not only does it recognize the best investment practices, but it also promotes them, helping to disseminate successful solutions across regions, introduce advanced technologies, and create conditions for economic growth. «The categories of the „Impuls“ award cover key areas of Russia’s economic development: healthcare, education, urban environment, infrastructure, technological leadership, and the development of the Arctic and the Far East — that is, the national goals and objectives set by the President as the country’s developme...

The Nizhny Novgorod Special Economic Zone (SEZ) «Kulibin» has taken 4th place in the IX National Ranking of Russian SEZs’ Investment Attractiveness, climbing one position over the past year. The ranking was prepared by the Association of Clusters, Technoparks, and SEZs of Russia with the support of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. «The Nizhny Novgorod Region places significant emphasis on working with investors, including the development of preferential territories. This is also confirmed by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives’ (ASI) investment climate ranking, where we first climbed 68 positions and have now maintained second place for two consecutive years. One of our flagship projects — SEZ „Kulibin“ — is attracting more and more investors. Demand is so high that, over the five years of the site’s existence, we have already decided on its second expansion: in November, the Russian Government approved the inclusion of a territory in the city of Bor, coverin...

Since the beginning of the year (over 11 months of 2025), territorial managers of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation have provided consultations to 409 entrepreneurs implementing projects in the region’s municipalities — a 10 % increase compared to the same period in 2024. Business community representatives most frequently approach territorial managers with questions related to connecting to utility networks, preparing construction documentation, selecting land plots for project implementation. In addition, several companies received assistance in identifying organizations to help implement their projects. Support was also provided in obtaining positive conclusions from non‑state expert reviews and in finding trade partners. Besides individual consultations, 31 meetings with the business community were held over the 11‑month period of 2025, bringing together more than 250 investors from 27 municipalities. During these events, participants ...