In two years, employers ' awareness of Russian national projects increased by 7 per cent (from 86 per cent to 93 per cent). The level of knowledge has increased significantly among the middle business (46%). This is evidenced by the NAFI Analyst Centre study. It took into account the results of a survey of 500 entrepreneurs and managers of micro, small and medium-sized businesses from all districts. The study assessed respondents ' awareness of national projects, their interest in support measures and the effectiveness of public support in key areas.

The projects of the social cluster " Demography " , " Health " and " Education " remain the most recognized. Among the most recognized national economic projects, " Small and medium-sized enterprise " :

- 81 per cent of businessmen know about the project or heard about it;

- Supporting self-employed (49%) and concessional loans (39%);

Fifty-two per cent of entrepreneurs have seen an increase in State support over the past 12 months.

Sixty-nine per cent of respondents are aware of the national project " Labour productivity " . Of these:

48 per cent referred to the most well-known support measure for the staff retraining and development programme;

- 44 per cent of entrepreneurs noted an increase in the State ' s attention to productivity over the past year;

- 39 per cent are well aware of the National Project.

The State ' s support of the IT companies for the Cifr Economy Project is known by 62 per cent of the respondents, of which:

46 per cent of concessional lending for IT companies;

- 44 per cent of grant support for IT companies;

In doing so, entrepreneurs are positive about the use of artificial intelligence in business: 74 per cent believe that II-based services can make the company more efficient. Efficiency gains are expected in terms of speed (61%), quality (51%) and economic efficiency (44%).

Half of the respondents (50 per cent) know the International Cooperation and Exports National Project:

♪ It is best known to the middle business (69 per cent);

49 per cent noted the improvement in the quality and competitiveness of Russian products;

40 per cent of businessmen believe that government support for exports has increased.

At the same time, 54 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses believe that technological business in Russia is at an average level of development. 31 per cent of entrepreneurs appreciate the current state of the instrument industry. The study also found that many business representatives have shown interest in directly participating in national projects. Incentives for participation include government support, staff development opportunities and improved export conditions.

The results of the study will be used to further improve the interaction between the business and the State.

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In the Yaroslav region, various assistance is provided to entrepreneurs through the Mala and Middle Entrepreneurship Project, as well as to industrial enterprises under the " Productivity " project and the " International Cooperation and Export " national project.

All support measures for small and medium-sized businesses can be accessed on my business site.

Details of all support measures for industry and investors on the investing site