Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the machine tool and robotics industries have attracted more than 1.5 billion rubles in preferential loans under the program of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and the SME Corporation. The funding is aimed at expanding production, developing new technologies, and entering international markets.
The funds are distributed among companies from different regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Belgorod, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and other regions. For example, the St. Petersburg company "Laser Systems" received 180 million rubles for the production of 3D equipment, and "Stankoservis" from the Ryazan region – 55 million rubles for the purchase of components.
The lending conditions include a rate of 5% in the first year, followed by a tie to the key rate of the Bank of Russia. The maximum loan amount is 200 million rubles, the term is up to five years. The funds can be directed to investment projects or replenishment of working capital.
Applications for participation in the program are accepted through the MSP.RF platform. The program is aimed at supporting high-tech industries.
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