2. Geographical position Total area: 177800 km 2 Population : 2,7 million people Distance from Novosibirsk to: Berlin 5.100 km Moscow 3.191 km Peking 3.988 km

3. Novosibirsk – the largest transport and distribution center Novosibirsk – the largest transport hub, the intersection of the shortest routes between Europe and Asia Tolmachevo Airport is one of the most rapidly developing Russian airports. Air lines connect more than 100 cities of Russia and abroad

4. 38 universities and branches More than 100 large and 1,700 small businesses related to technical and promotional activities 53 academic and more than 60 industrial, research, technological and design institutes Concentration of scientific personnel in Novosibirsk 2.2 times exceeds national level Unique human and scientific resources

5. System of incentives in investment activity Support lending, government guarantees, subsidies for loans interest and lease payments Compensation of costs for modernization, research and development, preparation of business plans, patenting Benefits and preferences (tax, rental) Provision of technological infrastructure (technology parks, business incubators, technological support centers) Infrastructural improvement investment platforms (industrial parks) Information support (counseling centers, Internet portals, congress activity) Purpose-oriented program AgenciesFunds Executive authorities of Novosibirsk region formed extensive system of influence on the process of economic development in the region. Stimulating investment activity system includes the following supporting measures:

6. One of the competitive advantages of Novosibirsk region in attracting investors is the implementation of park projects, where the most attractive conditions for investors are created. Park projects

7. Industrial and logistics park  total project cost is more than 295 million Euro  creation of 10,000 new workplaces (to 2015)  more than 25 new investment projects, 17 residents  total area is 2,000 ha

8. Technopark of Novosibirsk Akademgorodok  total project cost 244 million Euro  7.5 thousand new workplaces  over 260 residents  more than 700 innovative projects  total area is over 79 183 m2

9.  total project cost is 22.3 million Euro  over 940 new workplaces Biotechnopark

10. Novosibirsk – recognized cultural capital of Siberia 2217 items of cultural heritage 1127 cultural and leisure facilities 495 public libraries 50 museums

11. Novosibirsk region is often called as area of lakes

12. Planetarium Children and Youth Centre Own studio for shooting training films Capacity – 130 seats

13. Largest International Exhibition Center beyond the Urals International Exhibition Center “Novosibirsk Expocentre” was opened in January 2012 – the main exhibition area of Siberian region

14. More than 116 countries are trading partners of the region Foreign trade turnover in 2013 was at over 2.3 billion Euro International cooperation