Applications for the Concurrence of the growing Russian brands, " Know Ours "
The Strategic Initiatives Agency, together with the Roscongress Foundation and with the support of WEB. The Russian Federation launched a new season of the competition of the growing Russian brands, known as ours. Applications open until 1 June on the website of the famous. Asi.
Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs - domestic producers of food, clothing, cosmetics, household goods are invited to participate. This year, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has given special attention to technological brands. A number of separate nominations are envisaged for this purpose. For example, applications may be submitted by teams that develop and develop solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and engineering, high-productive agriculture, future energy, transport infrastructure, etc.
" Russia ' s President has set the task of supporting companies that shape the technological future of Russia to help advance them in domestic and international markets. The " Know Ours " competition, which has already proved its effectiveness, is no better to achieve this. The wide-ranging partnership network of the competition is creating a unique set of support measures that work not only for the development of a particular business, but also in general for the formation of our country ' s technological sovereignty " , noted by the Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Russia, Maxim Oreskin.
The " Knowledge of Ours " competition has become the space used to identify and support strong companies that form the modern market and proudly represent our country. The number of participants is increasing with each new season of the competition, the geography of the project is increasing, the quality and competitiveness of the brands submitted is improving. Today " Know ours " brings together thousands of entrepreneurs who create the required Russian products " , the Councillor of the President of the Russian Federation, the responsible Secretary of the Forum ' s Organizational Committee, Anton Kobayak.
Among the criteria for the selection of brands is the localization of at least 30 per cent and the positive trend in sales. The winners are waiting for individual consultations with business experts, assistance in marketing and trading networks, access to training programmes, business integration, participation in major forums, investment promotion and extensive information support.
" Technological leadership is the key direction of the WEB group strategy. This leadership begins literally with a culture of entrepreneurship, with the ambitions of young people, their willingness to participate and win a global race of ideas. The winners of the " Know Ours " competition will be able not only to express themselves throughout the country, but also to receive support from the WEB group. The RF for its projects " noted the President of the WEB. Igor Shwalov.
The " Know Our " competition has already become an effective tool for supporting small and medium-sized companies. The winners of past seasons have been given the opportunity and resources that allowed them to increase sales by 2-3 times, and in some cases even more. It is important that the competition offers a chance to express itself to entrepreneurs from small towns and human settlements, which also affects the development of these territories " , emphasized by the Director-General of ASI, Svetlan Chupsev.
The examination of applications and the selection of finalists will take several steps. The award ceremony will take place in July.
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