Published on: 2026-10-01
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Remote course of the State Budgetary Institution “ГБУ «”Small Business of Moscow MBM’s “Your Own Business: Start Now” was included in the curriculum for graduating students of the School of Design at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). The training is designed for undergraduates preparing to work as designers, architects, artists, musicians, animators, and other creative professionals.
The course runs from September 1 to October 31 as part of the curriculum. It allows students interested in entrepreneurship to prepare their own project even before graduating from the university. Participants learn to generate ideas, analyze the market and target audience, create business plans, perform financial calculations, and choose the legal form of organization.
As a result of the training, students will develop a minimum viable product that can be presented to potential clients or investors, and will prepare an action plan for starting a business.
Participants will also learn to set prices, present, and sell their ideas. In addition to a step-by-step guide on opening a creative agency or other business, the course helps identify further steps for sustainable project development using municipal support measures.
The program was created with the participation of more than 40 active entrepreneurs. Their practical experience allows students to test a business idea before the initial expenses.
At the same time, participants can attend themed MBM events for aspiring entrepreneurs: webinars, workshops, and master classes. Experts help with questions about starting and running a business in a convenient format (in chat, by phone, and during in-person consultations). They can also select online services for various tasks — from remote company registration to preparing a financial model and assessing the potential of a site for a future office.
Program It is also available to everyone on the IBM portal. It consists of seven modules with video lessons and additional text materials. The course can be completed at a convenient pace over one and a half months or faster if the participant already has knowledge in the business field.
Participants reinforce the knowledge gained through practice by completing assignments. Since the program began, more than 9,300 listeners have registered. Over 1,300 people have already completed the training and are testing their business ideas.
MBM operates a distance learning system for entrepreneurs that takes into account the needs at different stages of business development. It includes programs for both beginners and established entrepreneurs. Among them is a course “One’s Own Business: A New Level”, in which lean manufacturing principles are adapted to the needs of small businesses. It is included in the national program ‘Creative Code. Russia’ and allows entrepreneurs across the country to use the capital’s experience to improve the efficiency of their business.
State Budgetary Institution “Small Business of Moscow,” subordinate to Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development, helps people start and grow their business in the capital. In business service centers, anyone can learn about financial and non-financial measures of government support. Free educational and business events are held for entrepreneurs: forums, seminars, trainings, and conferences, which help improve professional skills and find like-minded people.
You can get advice on business startup and management issues and learn more about current support measures for entrepreneurs in Moscow on the website mbm.mos.ru and by phone: +7 495 225-14-14.
Support for entrepreneurs is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiative,” which is part of the national project “Effective and Competitive Economy”, as well as the Mayor of Moscow’s strategy for supporting the capital’s entrepreneurship. More details about Russia’s national projects and Moscow’s contribution can be found at special page.
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