On March 14, 2025, the conference "State Support Measures for Investment and Entrepreneurial Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan" was held at the N.U. Balgimbayev Communication Development Center in Atyrau. The event was organized by NC "KAZAKH INVEST" JSC.
The conference was attended by Deputy Akim of Atyrau Region Marat Murziev, Head of the Regional Division of NC "KAZAKH INVEST" JSC Marat Yesenov, Representative of the Industrial Development Fund JSC for the Western Region Marat Zharilkassynov, Managing Director of Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC Yermek Smagulov, as well as top managers of industry-leading companies, key experts, and local manufacturers. Additionally, Erlan Ibraev, Senior Banker of the Project Management Directorate at the Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, and Adil Mukhanov, Deputy Director of the Insurance and Guarantee Department of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, participated online.
The primary objectives of the conference were to explain state support and incentives for investment activities, preferential mechanisms for domestic producers, development of production capacities, strengthening business ties between companies, and increasing local content.
One of the key segments of the event was a presentation on the activities of the Industrial Development Fund JSC. Marat Zharilkassynov, the Fund's representative in the Western Region, provided a detailed overview of the financial institution’s activities aimed at comprehensive development of the industrial and infrastructure sectors in Kazakhstan, as well as the mechanisms and programs available for financing.
Particular attention was given to preferential interest rates on leasing financing for investment projects and the comprehensive support provided by the Fund’s specialists in preparing the necessary documentation for financial consideration.
The representative of the Fund also elaborated on the financing programs of the Industrial Development Fund JSC, covering the manufacturing industry and waste processing projects. Since 2024, as part of Kazakhstan's Green Economy Transition Concept, the Industrial Development Fund JSC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan and Zhasyl Damu JSC, has launched a program focused on the sorting, processing, and disposal of solid household waste to support environmental sustainability.
Furthermore, Marat Zharilkassynov informed conference participants about support measures and financing options for socially significant projects, including the procurement of transport for emergency and operational services, specialized vehicles, agricultural machinery, buses, and aviation transport.
At the end of the presentation, the representative of the Industrial Development Fund JSC provided comprehensive answers to the questions raised by conference delegates, ensuring they had a clear understanding of the Fund’s initiatives and support mechanisms.
