On
May 25, 2016, the Government of Moscow and MonArch Group signed a collaboration
agreement on innovation in construction technologies. The agreement focuses on
the provision of support to technology-intensive construction companies,
residents of the future industry park.
The
agreement envisions the creation of a technology park for the construction
industry. The park will be a part of the city's innovation ecosystem and a
gathering spot for the industry's promising companies focused on the
development of breakthrough solutions, new products and businesses that will
tap into new markets and generate new jobs.
Natalia
Sergunina, deputy mayor in charge of economic policy and land-and-property
regulations, signed the agreement on behalf of the city government. Sergey
Ambartsumyan, MonArch's CEO, signed the agreement on behalf of his company.
"We
believe that the technology park will meet its first residents in the first
quarter of 2017. The overall volume of private investments in projects related
to the support and development of innovation activities is expected to reach 7
billion rubles in 2020. This sum includes investments in the technology park
and its infrastructure. The Government of Moscow is ready to provide residents
of the technology park with tax incentives by reducing the standard rates for
income, property and land taxes," said Natalia Sergunina.
According
to her, this project will drive the development of competitive innovations in
the construction industry. It will also help engage talented young people in
innovation through stronger ties with institutions of higher education.
"We
are interested in the creation of promising innovations, and are ready to
invest in their promotion and development. Jointly with the Government of
Moscow we plan to establish a fund to support innovations in construction and
provide grants to young researchers," said Sergey Ambartsumyan.
The
total space of the first construction industry park will exceed 10,000 square
meters. It will host startups, R&D centers and construction companies.
Future
residents' areas of specialization include geological surveying, construction
materials, smart utilities, IT and software development, transportation and
logistics, environmental management, robotics and construction machinery.
Moscow
Agency of Innovations manages the project on behalf of the city.
