Tatarstan entrepreneurs received more than 44 thousand free services last year

In 2023, business support institutions subordinate to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan provided more than 44 thousand non-financial services to entrepreneurs of the Republic within the framework of the national project "Small and Medium-sized Enterprises". The Support Institute provided free services to more than 17 thousand entrepreneurs, self-employed and individuals.

The business of the republic gained access to e-document flow and reporting services, product certification services, its launch on marketplaces and promotion, participation in exhibitions, including international ones. Also, more than 4,000 people have become participants in various educational programs and events held by the My Business Center.

Also, within the framework of the national project "Small and Medium-sized Enterprises", the regional Entrepreneurship Support Fund provided preferential financial support for businesses at different stages of development. Microloans are available to entrepreneurs and the self-employed at a reduced rate of up to 5.5%. In 2023, the Fund financially helped almost 900 business entities in the amount of more than 2 billion rubles.

In addition, almost 3 thousand Tatarstan entrepreneurs used the services of the regional Export Support Center. As a result, 70 entrepreneurs signed export contracts worth more than 24 million US dollars.

With the support of the Center for Social Innovation, 190 entrepreneurs entered the register of social entrepreneurs. They completed a training course that helped them prepare and apply for grant support for socially oriented businesses. Grants of up to 500 thousand rubles were received by 217 social and young entrepreneurs last year. Their total amount was more than 92 million rubles. Thanks to the financial support, the companies were able to purchase the necessary equipment, rent premises, purchase materials for production and business development.

For business support, entrepreneurs of the republic can contact the hotline number: +7(843)524-90-90.

It needs to be reminded that national projects have been implemented since 2019 by decree of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.