Rustam Minnikhanov and Director General of Schwabe holding Sergey Maksin discuss project of creation of optical-electronic engineering center - “Schwabe” technology city
25 February 2015, Wednesday
On February 25, at their meeting in Kazan, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Director General of Schwabe holding Sergey Maksin discussed prospects of innovative engineering center - “Schwabe” technology city.
Presentation of the project was held for Rustam Minnikhanov.
The project of optical-electronic engineering center was presented in October 2013 during the session of Military-industrial commission under Russian Government with participation of Vice-Premier Dmitry Rogozin. The project is aimed at developing modern competitive imaging infrared channels, electrooptical modules and devices for optical and electronic systems that will provide stable financial conditions for development of Schwabe holding.
“Schwabe” technology city will be located at Smart City Kazan near Kazan international airport. According to Rustam Minnikhanov, such a location together with intermodal transport line, exhibition center and other projects will make the technology city very competitive.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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Experts will discuss the role of Tatarstan and Innopolis as one of the key technological centers of the country and how regional innovative platforms help to solve tasks of the whole Russian industry. A special emphasis will be placed on the digital transformation of the oil and gas sector and how large clusters and scientific and technological centers are becoming drivers of industry change.
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On May 14, on the sidelines of the XVII International Economic Forum “Russia-the Islamic World: KazanForum”, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and Head of the Federal Service for Accreditation Dmitry Volvach signed an agreement on interaction and cooperation in the development of the halal industry.
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