800 companies in Tatarstan have received state support to develop their export potential

Since the beginning of this year, more than 800 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have used the services to promote export projects to foreign markets.

Tatarstan's exporters can receive a range of support measures. Assistance is provided under the national project "Efficient and Competitive Economy" by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan on the basis of subordinate development institutes. 

As part of this work, the Export Support Center (ESC) organizes participation in international exhibitions, business missions and other events that promote Tatarstan products abroad. This year, entrepreneurs of the republic participated in 10 exhibitions, their geography covers South Africa, Uzbekistan, China, Azerbaijan, as well as international events within the country. Tatarstan companies presented products in the fields of agriculture, food production, construction, automotive industry, petrochemical industry and safety at collective and individual stands.

The Center also conducts educational programs that help participants better understand the specifics of doing business in foreign markets, master international standards and trade rules, and effectively manage export projects. Since the beginning of the year, more than 40 educational events have been organized. 

The ESC provides assistance in matters of standardization and certification of products, protection of intellectual property rights, conducting individual marketing or patent research on foreign markets, organizing transportation of products, their placement and storage in temporary storage facilities abroad, as well as organizing conferences, forums and other events.

The Center provides enterprises with up-to-date information on the state and prospects of development of international markets, which allows exporters to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies for entering foreign markets.