The Swiss Russian Chamber of Commerce offers a business trip to Tbilisi and Batumi (the administrative centre of Ajara's autonomous Republic within Georgia).
Check out the presentation about Georgia:Business mission to Georgia.
Purpose of the visit
1. Show participants the latest economic developments in Georgia and explore opportunities for cooperation in the following sectors:
Tourism - Hospitality & Real Estate Sector:
- Ski resorts
- Hotel resorts
- Health resorts
Energy - renewable and green technologies:
- 78% of total electricity is generated from Hydro Power Plants
- Wind potential of Georgia is estimated at 4 TWh
- Investment opportunities in solar power, geothermal power, biomass power
Construction:
- More than half mln. m2 construction area
- Construction Permit is issued in 30 days maximum
- Favorable trade regimes and tax incentives
Agriculture:
- Ecologically clean, fertile soil and diverse climate conditions
- 45% of population lives in villages and is engaged in agriculture
- Favorable trade regimes and tax incentives
Investment opportunities (also for Russian funds available):
- Low-budget (until 10 million GEL)
- Mid-budget (10-50 million GEL)
- Big-budget projects (1 billion GEL)
Manufacturing
2. Help participants establish business contacts and interact with key decision makers. Explore new markets for new business ideas & expansion.
3. Provide participants with the necessary information to evaluate a possible entry into the Georgian market.
4. Experience new culture for new inspirations.Try amazing Georgian cuisine and wine.
Why Georgia
9th fastest growing economy in the world (forecast of the International Monetary Fund, published on October 11, 2022)
7th easiest country to do business (World Bank's Easy of Doing Business Report 2020)
Neutral policy - abstained from EU/US sanctions
Georgia - EU Association Agreement
Free Trade Agreement with EFTA countries
Important transport and logistics destination in the region, where cargo turnover has especially increased since the beginning of a difficult geopolitical situation
Well connected and easily accessible location: Strategic geographical location connecting several important economic regions including the European Union, CIS Countries, Turkey and the Caucasus Region
Visa free - 98 countries incl. Switzerland
Why Ajara
Ajara is an Autonomous Republic within Georgia. The administrative center of Ajara is Batumi. Batumi is one of the fastest developing cities in Georgia.It is a bridge between Europe and Asia. Batumi is situated in the western parts of Trans-Caucasia between the Black and Caspian Seas, on the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road that connected Asia and Europe.