St. Petersburg has allocated 12 million rubles for scientific congresses and forums

The authorities of St. Petersburg will provide financial support to legal entities engaged in scientific and technical activities, as well as socially oriented NGOs. The procedure for providing assistance was approved by Governor Alexander Beglov.

12 million rubles are planned in the budget for this year for these purposes. As he writes 78.ru With reference to Smolny's press service, these funds will be used to cover the costs of organizing and holding major Russian and international events.

The press service noted that the city authorities have been supporting and stimulating scientific activities for more than 20 years with the help of such subsidies. Forums, conferences and congresses strengthen the image of the Northern Capital as a scientific center and one of the main exhibition venues in Russia.

The big SPIEF 2026 business program will begin in St. Petersburg on June 3. Pavilions are already being installed on the site of 20 football fields, where regions and representatives of more than a hundred countries are preparing to surprise investors from all over the world. For the first time in five years, all participants will not have to take a COVID-19 test. It will be needed only by those who will attend the plenary session.