Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –
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The integrated system, which includes My Business centers, regional guarantee organizations, state microfinance organizations and export support centers, continues to effectively fulfill the task of supporting entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development – from starting a business to entering international markets.
"The SME support infrastructure is a multi-level ecosystem that allows businesses to receive the necessary assistance at different stages of the life cycle. In the first half of 2025, more than 135 thousand entrepreneurs across the country received such support. This is the result of systematic work to create accessible, targeted and effective assistance to businesses, including in the most remote regions," emphasized Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Tatyana Ilyushnikova.
Conventionally, the work of the My Business Centers can be divided into two areas. The first is working with existing entrepreneurs, providing opportunities for business growth and scaling. The second is working with priority groups to involve them in entrepreneurial activity: youth, women, people of "silver" age, participants of the SVO.
The My Business centers act as a single window for entrepreneurs, providing information, consulting and training services, assistance in registering a business, preparing business plans and receiving government support measures. Today, the Centers operate in 88 regions (Moscow entrepreneurs receive support from the State Budgetary Institution Small Business of Moscow), with more than 400 branches open.
"In 2025, regional export support centers will retain their key role in our ecosystem, actively supporting small and medium businesses. Their effectiveness is confirmed by specific results: in the first half of the year, the ESCs provided almost 7 thousand information and consulting services and support measures, thanks to which about 500 companies signed new export contracts for a total of more than $130 million. Our main goal is to simplify as much as possible for manufacturers to enter foreign markets and strengthen their positions. We pay special attention to the development of interregional cooperation: five such projects are already underway. We are convinced that this is the key to sustainable development and effective exchange of experience," emphasized Veronika Nikishina, General Director of the Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group).
Among the most popular areas of support provided by the My Business Centers, consulting support occupies a special place. Competent expert assistance is relevant for entrepreneurs at all stages of development – from launching a project to scaling it. The second position in popularity is occupied by services that facilitate the promotion of products and the search for new clients: this includes the development of digital communication channels, including social networks and websites, and participation in exhibitions and fairs, and the creation of a corporate style. Educational initiatives round out the top three. Despite wide access to information, entrepreneurs and the self-employed still need proven, practice-oriented knowledge adapted to specific stages of their business development.
Regional guarantee organizations provide SMEs with access to banking and other borrowed financing by providing guarantees for loans and leasing transactions, thereby reducing risks for financial institutions and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs.
State microfinance organizations provide microloans on preferential terms, which is especially important given the increased key rate of the Bank of Russia.
Thus, in the Kirov region alone, small and medium businesses attracted 509.5 million rubles in the first half of 2025.
"Preferential loans are open to a wide range of entrepreneurs, including beginners and those who are in a difficult financial situation. The My Business Center offers 18 microfinance programs. Since the beginning of the year, we have provided financial support to about 300 entrepreneurs, of which 28 are beginners and six loans were received by self-employed people," commented Vladimir Skobelkin, director of the My Business Center of the Kirov Region.
Export support centers help Russian companies enter foreign markets by assisting in the preparation of export documentation, selection of foreign partners, participation in international exhibitions and promotion of products abroad.
An integrated approach and close interaction of all elements of the infrastructure make it possible to create a comfortable environment for the sustainable growth and development of Russian entrepreneurship.
Most of the support instruments are implemented under the national project “Efficient and Competitive Economy”.
Photo: Government of Vladimir Region.
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