On December 4–5, 2025, the International Acceleration Program “Russia Bridge Program” was held in Moscow. This initiative is the first of its kind aimed at supporting Russian companies in entering the Saudi Arabian market and establishing a sustainable mechanism for bilateral cooperation.
The organizers of the event were the International Trade and Investment Company Consult Invest ITIC, the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Leaders of International Cooperation, and Value Makers Studio (VMS) — a leading venture capital investment fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia specializing in the support and scaling of innovative and technology-driven projects in international markets.
The primary objective of the Program is to provide comprehensive support to Russian innovative business projects focused on international expansion, as well as to create stable and favorable conditions for long-term engagement with the Saudi Arabian market in the fields of trade, investment, technological development, and humanitarian cooperation.
As part of the Program, the Russia–Saudi Arabia Business Dialogue was held on December 4, aimed at developing business and investment cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event brought together representatives of government authorities, development institutions, more than 50 Russian companies, business associations, the investment community, and technology companies from both countries. Opening remarks at the Business Dialogue were delivered by Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, and H.E. Sami bin Mohammed Abdullah Al-Sadhan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Russian Federation.
A key component of the Russia Bridge Program was a pitch session of Russian projects, during which entrepreneurs presented their solutions to Saudi investors. The projects covered a wide range of high-tech and innovative sectors, including digital technologies, industry, food production, environmental and infrastructure solutions, as well as promising B2B models for international scaling.
Special attention during the Program was given to practical support mechanisms for Russian companies entering Middle Eastern markets, the formation of sustainable business ties, and the creation of conditions for long-term technological and investment cooperation. Participants noted the strong interest of the Saudi side in Russian developments and the significant potential for the implementation of joint projects.
Following the pitch session, three winning projects were selected: Nexis Access Fabric, True Detection, and NUOLAB. These projects will receive not only financial support from Saudi partners but also an exemption from licensing fees for conducting entrepreneurial activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, creating additional opportunities for Russian companies to enter the Middle Eastern market and implement joint investment initiatives.
The successful implementation of the Russia Bridge Program in Moscow confirmed the relevance of international acceleration programs as an effective instrument of economic diplomacy and entrepreneurial support, and marked an important step in strengthening the Russian–Saudi business dialogue.
The organizers of the event were the International Trade and Investment Company Consult Invest ITIC, the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Leaders of International Cooperation, and Value Makers Studio (VMS) — a leading venture capital investment fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia specializing in the support and scaling of innovative and technology-driven projects in international markets.
The primary objective of the Program is to provide comprehensive support to Russian innovative business projects focused on international expansion, as well as to create stable and favorable conditions for long-term engagement with the Saudi Arabian market in the fields of trade, investment, technological development, and humanitarian cooperation.
As part of the Program, the Russia–Saudi Arabia Business Dialogue was held on December 4, aimed at developing business and investment cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event brought together representatives of government authorities, development institutions, more than 50 Russian companies, business associations, the investment community, and technology companies from both countries. Opening remarks at the Business Dialogue were delivered by Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, and H.E. Sami bin Mohammed Abdullah Al-Sadhan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Russian Federation.
A key component of the Russia Bridge Program was a pitch session of Russian projects, during which entrepreneurs presented their solutions to Saudi investors. The projects covered a wide range of high-tech and innovative sectors, including digital technologies, industry, food production, environmental and infrastructure solutions, as well as promising B2B models for international scaling.
Special attention during the Program was given to practical support mechanisms for Russian companies entering Middle Eastern markets, the formation of sustainable business ties, and the creation of conditions for long-term technological and investment cooperation. Participants noted the strong interest of the Saudi side in Russian developments and the significant potential for the implementation of joint projects.
Following the pitch session, three winning projects were selected: Nexis Access Fabric, True Detection, and NUOLAB. These projects will receive not only financial support from Saudi partners but also an exemption from licensing fees for conducting entrepreneurial activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, creating additional opportunities for Russian companies to enter the Middle Eastern market and implement joint investment initiatives.
The successful implementation of the Russia Bridge Program in Moscow confirmed the relevance of international acceleration programs as an effective instrument of economic diplomacy and entrepreneurial support, and marked an important step in strengthening the Russian–Saudi business dialogue.