III All-Russian Investment Award "Vershina": present a project to develop Russia's potential

Applications for participation in the III All-Russian Investment Award "Vershina" are accepted until March 1, 2026. The winners will be announced at the Caucasian Investment Forum, which will be held on May 17-19, 2026 in Mineralnye Vody at the Minvodyexpo Exhibition Center.

The award is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

"The Vershina Investment Award is designed to draw attention to successful projects, demonstrate real achievements in the field of investment and emphasize their importance for the regions and the national economy," said the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. Alexander Novak.

In 2025, the award attracted 266 applications from 49 regions of Russia, and the director of the Reliable Shift Foundation took part in awarding the winners. Artem Korolev.

"The award encourages outstanding investment projects that can make a significant contribution to the development of investment potential and economic growth in Russia's regions," he said. – It provides everyone with a unique opportunity to present a project in front of representatives of the business community, enlist the support of investors and reach the top of professional and career development. It is also an effective platform for working on joint ideas and expanding business ties."

Applications are accepted in 11 nominations from individuals, individual entrepreneurs and organizations of all forms of ownership. Applicants can submit projects implemented between 2023 and 2026, as well as those featuring an innovative approach, the use of advanced technologies and a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Russian regions. 

The selection process takes place in several stages: the received applications are evaluated by an expert commission, after which the jury, which includes the heads of federal executive authorities and large companies in the country, determines the winners.

Detailed information about the nominations, selection criteria and application rules is available on the official website of the Caucasian Investment Forum in the section "Premium".

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