The program of innovative projects development “Idea-1000” is being realized in the Republic of Tatarstan 4 years running. Its organizers are Technopark “Idea”, Investment and venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan and Foundation for assistance to small innovative enterprises in scientific and technical sphere.
The goal of the program is increasing of science intensive business part in economy of the Republic of Tatarstan, development of priority economic sectors of RT, improvement of cooperation of innovative activity subjects of RT.
According to conditions of the program projects that are winners receive financing from 400 thousand rubles to 4 million rubles depending on nomination.
There are three nominations:
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“Youth innovative projects” is financed up to 400 thousand rubles;
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“START – 1” is financed up to 2 million rubles;
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“START – 2” is financed up to 4 million rubles.
Representatives of republic institutes of higher education, Academy of Sciences of RT, Technopark “Idea”, Investment and venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan, Foundation for assistance to small innovative enterprises in scientific and technical sphere, and also representatives of business community participated in the meeting of the Expert council.
Winners of the program “Idea-1000” will be announced on the solemn prize ceremony on the 16th of December, 2009.
