The Development Corporation presented its experience in supporting investment projects and the new site of the “Kulibin” SEZ at the “Capital of Chemistry 2024” forum

Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, and his deputy Anton Garanin took part in the forum "Chemistry Capital 2024", held in Dzerzhinsk on November 14-15.

The event was organized by the Russian Union of Chemists, the administration of Dzerzhinsk, the Association of Industrialists "Dzerzhinskhimregion" with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, and the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region.

As part of the session "Investment Potential of the Nizhny Novgorod Region", Igor Ishchenko spoke about the capabilities of the Development Corporation in supporting investment projects, as well as the conditions and prospects for the development of special economic zone (SEZ) "Kulibin" in Dzerzhinsk.

"Currently, the Development Corporation is supporting more than 280 investment projects with a total investment volume of about 279 billion rubles, 33 companies are residents of the “Kulibin” SEZ, more than half of which operate in the chemical industry – one of the main areas of activity of the site. The Nizhny Novgorod Region is a very attractive region for investors, where they provide the necessary conditions for the implementation of projects", said Igor Ishchenko.

Also, as part of the session "Logistics support for the industry," Anton Garanin presented a project to create a multimodal port in the territory of the Borsky District, which is planned to be included in the Kulibin special economic zone.

"The creation of a new port will allow Nizhny Novgorod companies to expand markets for their products, find new partners, including abroad. River freight transportation has significant potential, so many investors and experts have already noted that the new infrastructure can become one of the main growth points of the region's economy," Anton Garanin noted.

Recall that the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation was created on the initiative of Governor Gleb Nikitin. The organization facilitates the implementation of projects at all stages – from providing information about the region, possible support measures, inspection of investment sites and up to the commissioning of the facility, taking on obligations to interact with executive authorities, local governments, natural monopoly entities and other organizations.