Case Zone Programme

February 15
08:00–09:00
RVC business breakfast: An effective venture capital market ecosystem: how to accelerate the commercialization of innovation The key functions of the venture capital market ecosystem are an innovative infrastructure and support for technological entrepreneurship and acceleration. Participants in this innovative ecosystem take a positive view of the government’s efforts ...
The key functions of the venture capital market ecosystem are an innovative infrastructure and support for technological entrepreneurship and acceleration. Participants in this innovative ecosystem take a positive view of the government’s efforts in recent years to increase access to grants and innovative infrastructure for startups. The perception that investors have is that the number of startups that are attractive investment prospects is growing, while the support they receive from the state is seen, in some cases, as excessive. At the same time, no significant improvement in the results of commercializing innovations has been noted in a long time.










09:30–10:30
Pitch session for regional investment projects The most interesting investment projects from Russian regions participating in the exhibition will be presented in the Case Zone in the form of a pitch session. A pitch session is a series of short, structured presentations. The aim of a pitch is ...
The most interesting investment projects from Russian regions participating in the exhibition will be presented in the Case Zone in the form of a pitch session. A pitch session is a series of short, structured presentations. The aim of a pitch is to get information about the project across as effectively as possible, receive feedback and advice from experts, and attract the interest of potential investors.

Projects:
• Bryansk Region: JС “Metaclay” project “Polymer composite materials”;
• Vladimir Region: Project "Dobrograd";
• Gagauzi: "Invest Gagauzia - investment opportunities".





10:30–11:00
Open dialogue with the Head of the Republic of Udmurtia The open dialogue format is an informal discussion between a regional head and a moderator about business development opportunities in the region, its investment ecosystem, and future plans.
The meeting will involve all visitors to the Case Z...
The open dialogue format is an informal discussion between a regional head and a moderator about business development opportunities in the region, its investment ecosystem, and future plans.
The meeting will involve all visitors to the Case Zone, which will include business people, government officials, investment companies, and the media.


11:15–11:45
Open dialogue with the Governor of Kaluga Region The open dialogue format is an informal discussion between a regional head and a moderator about business development opportunities in the region, its investment ecosystem, and future plans.
The meeting will involve all visitors to the Case Z...
The open dialogue format is an informal discussion between a regional head and a moderator about business development opportunities in the region, its investment ecosystem, and future plans.
The meeting will involve all visitors to the Case Zone, which will include business people, government officials, investment companies, and the media.


12:00–13:45
Practical session: Implement that investment project! A view from an entrepreneur, a lawyer, and an investor Even investment projects with the greatest chance of success require confirmation of their reliability and profitability. When initiating a project, it is always important to gather as many expert assessments and opinions as possible.
During ...
Even investment projects with the greatest chance of success require confirmation of their reliability and profitability. When initiating a project, it is always important to gather as many expert assessments and opinions as possible.
During this practical session in the Case Zone, the practical implementation of two investment projects will be analysed. Experts will comment on legal aspects, discuss typical difficulties and potential problems, determine the key success factors, and suggest the best path for further development.

Projects:
● The Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area — Yugra: “The Development of the Subpolar Urals”;
● Irkutsk Region: “Project of creation of a joint venture for manufacturing silicon carbide and micropowders on its base”







16:00–17:00
Novotrans session with presentation of Lugaport investment project • A presentation of the Lugaport all-purpose port investment project by the Novotrans Group.
• Presentation of the first joint project in the Russian railway industry with the Russian blockchain protocol Universa.
• Agreement signing.
• A presentation of the Lugaport all-purpose port investment project by the Novotrans Group.
• Presentation of the first joint project in the Russian railway industry with the Russian blockchain protocol Universa.
• Agreement signing.
• Press conference with Governor of Leningrad Region Alexander Drozdenko, Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov, President of Novotrans Konstantin Goncharov, Founder of the Universa Blockchain Protocol Alexander Borodich, and Head of Infranews Alexey Bezborodov.





17:00–18:00
Pitch session for regional investment projects The most interesting investment projects from Russian regions participating in the exhibition will be presented in the Case Zone in the form of a pitch session. A pitch session is a series of short, structured presentations. The aim of a pitch is ...
The most interesting investment projects from Russian regions participating in the exhibition will be presented in the Case Zone in the form of a pitch session. A pitch session is a series of short, structured presentations. The aim of a pitch is to get information about the project across as effectively as possible, receive feedback and advice from experts, and attract the interest of potential investors.

Projects:
• Novosibirsk Region: "Creation of industrial production of nanostructured ceramic products"
• Novosibirsk Region: "Сreation of a vertically integrated poultry complex for the industrial production and processing of 15,000 tons of turkey meat per year in the Novosibirsk Region";
• Pskov Region: Engineering and manufacturing development of electrotechnical SF6 products for 110-500 KV and GIS;
• Sevastopol: "The Sevastopol priority project of Balaklava bay development as the international tourism and yachting center".




February 16
09:00–11:00
Presentation of the REGIONSIM: the regional development management simulator for participants in the 2018 RUSSIAN INVESTMENT FORUM – A unique development of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) and Moscow State University, as part of the efforts to create new generation educational simulators.
– Education via the most ...
– A unique development of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) and Moscow State University, as part of the efforts to create new generation educational simulators.
– Education via the most effective method – gaming – with an opportunity to play part of the game right at the exhibition stand.
– Gaming simulation based on actual cases helps to both comprehend theoretical knowledge better and apply it in practice.

During the business simulation demo, the participants will go through the main stages of shaping a region’s budget policy, estimate the investment appeal of projects and solve several practice cases. Moderators will support the participants throughout the game process and will provide feedback at its conclusion.
11:15–14:00
Pitch session for regional investment projects The most interesting investment projects from Russian regions participating in the exhibition will be presented in the Case Zone in the form of a pitch session. A pitch session is a series of short, structured presentations. The aim of a pitch is ...
The most interesting investment projects from Russian regions participating in the exhibition will be presented in the Case Zone in the form of a pitch session. A pitch session is a series of short, structured presentations. The aim of a pitch is to get information about the project across as effectively as possible, receive feedback and advice from experts, and attract the interest of potential investors.

Projects:
• Pskov Region: Moglino Industrial Production Special Economic Zone project;
• Tula region: Special economic zone "Uzlovaya";
• Udmurt Republic: Privatization project of two main players of Udmurt Republic road industry: JSC Road Company "Izhevskoye" and State Unitary Enterprise "Udmurtavtodor";
• Udmurt Republic: Construction of toll road section of M-7 "Alnashi - Malaya Purga" highway;
• Udmurt Republic: Construction of Transport and logistics hub based at Kambarka port.