The Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation "Almaty" has provided 30 entrepreneurs implementing socially significant projects with non-residential premises for rent on preferential terms. The cost of such a lease is 0.1 MCI including VAT per square meter. That is, in 2025 it is 440.3 tenge per square meter. The press service of the Almaty Akimat clarified that the premises are provided on the basis of an open competition held on the website of SEC Almaty.
"Any entrepreneur who implements a socially oriented project can take part in the competition. Our priority is to support initiatives in the fields of inclusion, healthcare, education, and the creative industry. The lease agreement with the winner is concluded for a period of up to three years with the possibility of prolongation without the right of redemption," the message says.
In addition, there is a two-month grace period during which the entrepreneur is not charged rent. The facilities are transferred in their current condition, while the tenant can carry out repairs.
Premises on preferential terms have already been provided for the center for adaptation and rehabilitation of people with disabilities, speech therapy, defectology, sensory and neuropsychological courses, as well as creative workshops and clubs for women, teenagers and pensioners.
"Special attention is paid to the issues of job creation in the city. In particular, sewing production has been organized with the employment of women from the category of socially vulnerable segments of the population. In total, 221 new jobs have been created in Almaty as part of this partnership mechanism between the state and social business," the akimat noted.