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FOREWORD BY THE GOVERNOR

OF LENINGRAD REGION

Today Leningrad region is a recognized It is absolutely obvious that in current eco-
leader in terms of development of modern nomic conditions it is impossible to develop in-
knowledge-based industry. Dozens of enterpris- novative production having only industrial sites.
es of Leningrad region manufacture innovative Today one of the main aims for the regional
products which do not have analogues neither Government is development of optimal busi-
in Russia nor in the world. ness climate for creation of innovative startups.
The region possesses high scientific poten- For this reason Leningrad region provides
tial. Annually our scientists develop and imple- a wide range of measures of support for hi-tech
ment know-how which promotes development enterprises. Along with tax benefits on income
of industry, agriculture, other branches of econ- and property the enterprises receive partial
omy. reimbursement of expenses from the regional
In the near future a nanopark which is cur- budget on professional retraining, advanced
rently being actively constructed in Gatchinsky professional training and internships.
district of Leningrad region will become the Atlas of Innovative Enterprises of the region
centre of innovative activity in the region. It will will introduce you to successfully operating
become the first nanotechnology industrial park companies and investment policy of Leningrad
in Russia. A business incubator, a laboratory region aimed at efficient development of high
and industrial premises for creation of hi-tech technologies.
manufacturing will be located in the territory The region is open for further development
of the park. of cooperation with investors working in the
We expect that dozens of new companies sphere of innovative economy. I hope that this
operating in such spheres as nanoelectronics, publication will become a guide for develop-
nanomaterials, radiation technologies, pharma- ment of hi-tech production, search for new
ceutical and medical industry will become the business partners in Leningrad region.
residents of the nanopark.
ALEXANDER DROZDENKO,
Governor of Leningrad region

« A NANOPARK WHICH IS BEING ACTIVELY

CONSTRUCTED IN GATCHINSKY

DISTRICT WILL BECOME THE CENTRE

OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY

2 FRONT OFFICE FOR INVESTOR RELATIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF LENINGRAD REGION