Regional Industrial Development Fund to be created in Omsk region

25 January, as part of a round table on the development of the industrial potential of the Omsk region and cooperation with the Industrial Development Fund, which was held on the territory of the NGO enterprise «World», Denis Kushner, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Omsk Region, focused on the creation of a regional industrial development fund.
During the report, the Deputy Minister of Economy noted that Alexander Burkov, Acting Governor of the Omsk Region, supported the concept of creating a regional industrial development fund based on the Omsk Regional Microfinance Fund for small and Medium-sized businesses. In his budget message, the Governor set the task of promptly launching its work.
"Of course, we still have a lot to do. – to amend the Charter, adopt the rules for issuing loans, and conclude an agreement with the Federal Fund for Industrial Development. But the fundamental decision has been made. – Alexander Leonidovich instructed to include in the "development budget" 2018 years 80 million rubles for the capitalization of the Omsk Region Industry Development Fund. Relevant changes to the regional budget are expected in mid-February this year.", – Denis Kushner explained.
At the same time, regional financing will allow to attract more 180 millions of rubles from the Federal Fund for Industrial Development and organize support for Omsk projects with a total capacity of 40 million rubles.
Five Omsk industrial enterprises have already applied for preferential loans in the total amount. 100 million rubles within the framework of the program planned for the creation of the regional Industrial Development Fund. If all the requirements of the Federal Fund for Industrial Development are met, it is expected to reach real financing by 26 May.
Evgeny Kovtun, General Director of the Regional Agency for Development and Investment, presented the Agency's successful practice in attracting borrowed funds from the Federal Fund for Industrial Development to projects of Omsk enterprises.
In particular, the Agency's specialists, together with the initiator of the project "Flexible packaging and breathable plasticёnca" throughout 4 For months, active work was carried out on the preparation of a business plan, financial model and other documents necessary for participation in the preferential loan program. In may 2017 a loan was received in the amount of 200 million rubles. The project is expected to create 40 new jobs and increased tax deductions to 460 million rubles. 
"The most important thing is that we have the opportunity to rely on federal instruments and federal development institutions. Industrial Development Fund for Today – This is a structured work tool in terms of financing and organizational issues. The region needs vibrant economically promising projects that we are ready to support.", – The Minister of Economy of the Omsk region Rasim Galyamov emphasized.
By the way, the Federal Fund for Industrial Development notes the high activity of Omsk business - 62% enterprises that have applied to the Fund for advice have become applicants for participation in the preferential lending program.