On November 11 Chairman of JSC “Rosnano” Board Anatoly Chubais got familiar with opportunities of technopolis “Himgrad” during his business trip in Kazan. A. Chubais was accompanied by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov.

Head of “Rosnano” saw the power efficient house which comprises all advanced technologies in the sphere of energy saving. Anatoly Chubais was interested in economic efficiency of used technologies, in particular heat pumps.

Rustam Minnikhanov marked heat pumps require major upfront investment but it is repaid afterwards. Anatoly Chubais informed Rosnano is planning to build their own prototype of a “smart” house, a place which combines various up-to-date technologies.

Rustam Minnikhanov suggested constructing this prototype in Tatarstan. Technopolis “Himgrad” as the place for locating small and medium-size enterprises was presented to Chairman of JSC “Rosnano” Board.

Guests saw exhibition of products made by residents of technopolis and visited several production works. During the excursion Anatoly Chubais was interested whether nanotechnologies can be used at these production sites.