Report from the conference "Investment Project Support in the Food Industry and Agriculture"
On September 30, 2025, a conference entitled "Support for Investment Projects in the Food Industry and Agriculture," organized by Inspirem Rus, was held at the Crocus Expo center within the frames of Agroprodmash exhibition in Moscow. The event brought together business representatives, industry experts and investors in order to discuss current challenges and opportunities in the agro-industrial complex (AIC).
The conference began with opening remarks by Vyacheslav Kutnyakov, Inspirem Rus Technical Director. He emphasized the importance of investment projects in the AIC and the need to find effective solutions for their successful implementation.
The first part of the program included a presentation by Daniil Novitsky, CEO of PKR-Analytics, who described the state of investment activity in the food industry and potential for technological leadership in the sector. He noted that over 40% of agricultural projects face suspensions or cancellations, due to the predominance of private capital and a lack of long-term, affordable financing. Andrey Golokhvastov, CEO of Agriconsult LLC, delivered a presentation titled "Promising Directions for Investment in the Agricultural Industry. Sources of Financing for Investment Projects in the Agricultural Industry."
Victor Kozhokaru, Project Manager at Inspirem Rus, presented the EPCm approach, explaining how to create an investment project roadmap and the stages of its implementation that need to be considered. Alexander Serov, Project Manager at Inspirem Rus, described the nuances of using technologies from Chinese suppliers. He described successful cases and advised on technologies integration considering the specifics of the Russian market.
On September 30, 2025, a conference entitled "Support for Investment Projects in the Food Industry and Agriculture," organized by Inspirem Rus, was held at the Crocus Expo center within the frames of Agroprodmash exhibition in Moscow. The event brought together business representatives, industry experts and investors in order to discuss current challenges and opportunities in the agro-industrial complex (AIC).
The conference began with opening remarks by Vyacheslav Kutnyakov, Inspirem Rus Technical Director. He emphasized the importance of investment projects in the AIC and the need to find effective solutions for their successful implementation.
The first part of the program included a presentation by Daniil Novitsky, CEO of PKR-Analytics, who described the state of investment activity in the food industry and potential for technological leadership in the sector. He noted that over 40% of agricultural projects face suspensions or cancellations, due to the predominance of private capital and a lack of long-term, affordable financing. Andrey Golokhvastov, CEO of Agriconsult LLC, delivered a presentation titled "Promising Directions for Investment in the Agricultural Industry. Sources of Financing for Investment Projects in the Agricultural Industry."
Victor Kozhokaru, Project Manager at Inspirem Rus, presented the EPCm approach, explaining how to create an investment project roadmap and the stages of its implementation that need to be considered. Alexander Serov, Project Manager at Inspirem Rus, described the nuances of using technologies from Chinese suppliers. He described successful cases and advised on technologies integration considering the specifics of the Russian market.
Conclusions and recommendations for investors:
1. Diversification of investment risks: It is recommended to work with multiple partner banks and analyze carefully potential additional costs associated with loans and bank guarantees. This will help to minimize financial risks.
2. Considering project specifics: It is important to consider logistics, customs requirements, and differences in design standards when integrating equipment, especially if it is imported from other countries, such as China.
3. Balanced approach: Successful project implementation requires coordination of the interests of all participants – customers, suppliers, designers, and contractors. It is essential to strive to create an effective team that will develop both technical competencies and soft skills.
4. Government support: It is worth considering not only federal but also regional programs offering attractive terms for investors in the agro-industrial complex. Regional success stories, such as the Ulyanovsk Region, can serve as a good benchmark for choosing a project location.
5. Priority in investment areas: Investors should consider investing in modernization projects, vertical integration and deep processing of raw materials, which will lead to greater production profitability.
Conference participants noted that despite existing challenges, the Russian agricultural industry possesses significant potential that can be unlocked through technology localization and active cooperation between the government and business.
1. Diversification of investment risks: It is recommended to work with multiple partner banks and analyze carefully potential additional costs associated with loans and bank guarantees. This will help to minimize financial risks.
2. Considering project specifics: It is important to consider logistics, customs requirements, and differences in design standards when integrating equipment, especially if it is imported from other countries, such as China.
3. Balanced approach: Successful project implementation requires coordination of the interests of all participants – customers, suppliers, designers, and contractors. It is essential to strive to create an effective team that will develop both technical competencies and soft skills.
4. Government support: It is worth considering not only federal but also regional programs offering attractive terms for investors in the agro-industrial complex. Regional success stories, such as the Ulyanovsk Region, can serve as a good benchmark for choosing a project location.
5. Priority in investment areas: Investors should consider investing in modernization projects, vertical integration and deep processing of raw materials, which will lead to greater production profitability.
Conference participants noted that despite existing challenges, the Russian agricultural industry possesses significant potential that can be unlocked through technology localization and active cooperation between the government and business.
