Omsk offers 350,000-ruble grants to turn unemployment into entrepreneurship

The Omsk Regional Employment Center Rabota Rossii has launched a new grant programme for unemployed residents looking to start their own business. A total of 7 million rubles has been set aside in the 2026 budget to fund the initiative, which will support 20 aspiring entrepreneurs with one-time payments of 350,000 rubles each. To qualify for the grant, applicants must submit a detailed business plan for review. A panel of experts—including specialists from the Employment Center, external committees, and the Omsk Regional Business Incubator—will assess each proposal before approving funding.

Successful recipients can use the money for a wide range of business needs. This includes purchasing buildings, machinery, vehicles, or equipment, as well as furniture, office technology, and tools. The grant also covers livestock, poultry, raw materials, and consumables required for work or services. Funds will only be released after the business plan gains approval. The programme aims to help unemployed individuals establish sustainable self-employment ventures in the region.

The initiative will provide 20 grants of 350,000 rubles each, totalling 7 million rubles from the 2026 budget. Approved applicants will receive financial support to buy essential assets and materials for their new businesses. The scheme is designed to encourage entrepreneurship among Omsk’s unemployed population.