{"id":113350,"date":"2026-09-24T17:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/?p=113350"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:59:34","slug":"do-business-create-the-future-the-iii-brics-womens-entrepreneurship-forum-in-ekaterinburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/fa\/2026\/09\/24\/do-business-create-the-future-the-iii-brics-womens-entrepreneurship-forum-in-ekaterinburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Business. Create the Future: The III BRICS Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Forum in Ekaterinburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On September 15-16, 2026, Ekaterinburg hosted the <strong>III BRICS Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Forum<\/strong>, bringing together more than 200 representatives of business, government, expert communities, youth entrepreneurship, major banks and financial institutions from 19 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held on the sidelines of the International Youth Festival 2026, the Forum was organised by the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Forum&#8217;s Strategic partenr is Gazprombank (Joint Stock Company).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Forum&#8217;s partners are Russian-Thai Business Council and Thai sportswear manufacturer WARRIX.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The geography of the Forum reflected the increasingly broad international reach of the BRICS business agenda. Delegates represented <strong>Belarus, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Tajikistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Zimbabwe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-1869cdba alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ea9e5fd4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0118-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0118-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0118-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0118-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c4af1549\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0003-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0003-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0003-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0003-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bce7e859\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0153-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0153-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0153-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0153-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">For two days, discussions in Ekaterinburg moved across healthcare, finance, technology, creative industries, youth entrepreneurship and cooperation between BRICS and ASEAN. Yet one idea connected the entire programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-brand-beige-color has-brand-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d9b53b6ab85568b849587ca1a1bb682e\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px\"><strong>Do Business. Create the Future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The message reflected the Forum\u2019s practical ambition &#8211; to move beyond international dialogue and create the conditions for partnerships, investments, market access and joint projects.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Opening a New Space for Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Forum opened with welcoming remarks from representatives of Russia, Iran and China, alongside <strong>Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liliya Rizvanova, Head of the Department on Russia&#8217;s Participation in BRICS, Foreign Policy Planning Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, addressed participants on behalf of Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia\u2019s Sherpa for BRICS Sergey Ryabkov. The opening ceremony also featured Kowsar Yousefi, Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Wang Tong, Acting Consul General of the People\u2019s Republic of China in Ekaterinburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group custom-quote-with-image\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0067-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0067-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0067-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0067-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Women entrepreneurs play an indispensable role in BRICS cooperation, making a unique contribution to economic growth, improving people\u2019s quality of life and promoting sustainable social development across BRICS countries.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Wang Tong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acting Consul General of the People\u2019s Republic of China in Ekaterinburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>From Dialogue to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The central theme running through the Forum was clear: international cooperation must increasingly move from discussion to implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plenary session, <strong>\u201cBRICS and Partners: Exploring New Horizons of Cooperation,\u201d<\/strong> brought together representatives of national chapters of the BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance, business leaders and financial sector professionals to discuss how the Alliance can become an increasingly effective mechanism for connecting companies across markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion focused not only on the growth of the Alliance, but also on practical tools for entrepreneurs: access to finance, regional offices, market entry, matchmaking between businesses and stronger integration of BRICS partner countries into existing cooperation mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group custom-quote-with-image\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-110812.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113415\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9191129883843717;width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-110812.png 443w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-110812-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-110812-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>The BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance is not just a dialogue platform; it is a mechanism for action<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u062e\u0627\u0646\u0645 \u0622\u0646\u0627 \u0646\u0633\u062a\u0631\u0648\u0648\u0627<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>\u0631\u0626\u06cc\u0633 \u0628\u062e\u0634 \u0631\u0648\u0633\u06cc BRICS WBA\u060c \u0631\u0626\u06cc\u0633 \u06af\u0631\u0648\u0647 \u06a9\u0627\u0631\u06cc \u062a\u0648\u0633\u0639\u0647 \u0646\u0648\u0622\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0646\u0647<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Building a BRICS Healthcare Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthcare became one of the Forum\u2019s key areas of substantive cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel discussion <strong>\u201cBRICS Healthcare Ecosystem\u201d<\/strong> examined how governments, businesses, healthcare organizations, investors, researchers and professional communities can work together to create stronger links between the national healthcare systems of BRICS countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants discussed access to modern medicine and medical care, pharmaceutical and technological sovereignty, regulatory barriers, research, production, technology transfer and the development of professional competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group custom-quote-with-image\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-101443.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113405\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.073044443074647;width:215px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-101443.png 441w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-101443-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-101443-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Indonesia is interested not simply in importing ready-made solutions, but in building long-term partnerships through technology transfer, joint production and research, investment, and capacity development. Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biological products, medical devices and diagnostics remain priority areas for such cooperation. It is important for us that international cooperation both expands access to modern medical solutions and strengthens our own production base<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u062e\u0627\u0646\u0645 \u0645\u0627\u06cc\u06a9\u0627 \u0646\u0648\u0631\u062d\u06cc\u0627\u062a\u06cc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Association of Women Entrepreneurs on Healthcare and representative of BRICS WBA Indonesia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>India contributed another perspective: how traditional knowledge can become the starting point for modern scientific research and commercially scalable healthcare products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0272-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113408 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0272-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0272-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0272-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Subhalakshmi Ghosh (Founder &amp; Director, Subhami Biopharma (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.)<\/strong> presented a research journey connecting pharmaceutical plants with phytochemistry, biochemistry, clinical research and the development of therapeutic solutions. Her experience demonstrated the importance of building bridges between fundamental science, entrepreneurship and practical medical application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The concluding message of the session called for the next step to be the transformation of dialogue into projects, stronger links between business, science and government, and consistent work to remove barriers to research, technology transfer, manufacturing cooperation and market access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>BRICS and ASEAN: Connecting Generations, Markets and Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A distinctive element of the III Forum was the interactive session <strong>\u201cBRICS-ASEAN: A Case Study of Generational Dialogue in Entrepreneurship.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session brought together established businesses, governmental institutions and leaders of emerging technology ventures from BRICS and ASEAN countries and asked them to address the same real-world entrepreneurial challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion covered entering new markets, cooperation between startups and major corporations, technology development, scaling businesses, talent development and the creation of international projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-7630510f alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5458dedc\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5774\" height=\"3849\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0371-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0371-1.jpg 5774w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0371-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0371-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0371-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5774px) 100vw, 5774px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-762150c4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0397-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0397-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0397-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0397-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-413ac3c6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0436-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0436-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0436-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0436-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Representatives from Indonesia, Laos, South Africa, Brazil and Russia explored what prevents promising international partnerships from becoming real projects, what young technology companies need to demonstrate before entering the supply chains of large corporations, and whether product quality, local partners or market knowledge matters most when entering a new country.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-112457-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-112457-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>\u201cDifferences in experience and approach do not have to be obstacles. They can become a source of strength.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Elena Chashchina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u0645\u0627\u0644\u06a9 \u0645\u0634\u062a\u0631\u06a9 \u0648 \u0634\u0631\u06cc\u06a9 \u0645\u062f\u06cc\u0631\u06cc\u062a \u06af\u0631\u0648\u0647 \u0634\u0631\u06a9\u062a \u0647\u0627\u06cc EPOTOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>New Financial Mechanisms for Business Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to capital and financial infrastructure was another important part of the Forum agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A closed roundtable entitled <strong>\u201cFinancial Mechanisms for Ensuring Sustainable Economic Growth in BRICS Countries\u201d<\/strong> brought together representatives of central and commercial banks and business leaders to discuss new financial instruments and institutional solutions capable of improving access to capital for SMEs and women-led entrepreneurial projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Business Across Generations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth participation was integrated throughout the Forum rather than treated as a separate subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the workshop accelerator &#8220;From Business Idea to Implementation&#8221;, participants of the <strong>BRICS+ International Youth Mentoring Program<\/strong> presented their companies directly to established business leaders, receiving practical feedback, expert advice and recommendations on business development, scaling and international expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This focus reflected an understanding that the future of BRICS cooperation will depend on whether young entrepreneurs are given access not only to educational Programs, but to real international projects, partners and markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-7630510f alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5458dedc\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-120947-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-120947-1.png 989w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-120947-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-2026-09-24-120947-1-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-762150c4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0970-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0970-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0970-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0970-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-413ac3c6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0774-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0774-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0774-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0774-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Forum also featured the expert interview <strong>\u201cDialogue with a Business Leader,\u201d<\/strong> bringing together business and professional leaders from Malaysia, South Africa and Nigeria. The discussion focused on real entrepreneurial journeys, difficult management decisions, leadership under uncertainty and the role of education, mentoring, business networks and international cooperation in helping women scale their projects. The session concluded with a joint discussion and audience Q&amp;A, giving participants direct access to practical advice and personal insights from experienced leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-7630510f alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5458dedc\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0518-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0518-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0518-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0518-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-762150c4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0589-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0589-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0589-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0589-1-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-413ac3c6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0580-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0580-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0580-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0580-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Culture as a Language of Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The III BRICS Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Forum also extended beyond the traditional boundaries of a business event, demonstrating how culture and creativity can become powerful instruments of international cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This idea was reflected in the panel discussion <strong>\u201cMade in BRICS: Uniting Creative Potential,\u201d<\/strong> which brought together representatives of successful creative projects from BRICS countries, including ventures that have already entered BRICS+ markets or are preparing for international expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session focused on practical cooperation within the creative industries, exploring how brands and creative businesses can enter new markets, build cross-border partnerships and develop joint international initiatives. It also highlighted the potential of the BRICS space to connect different cultural traditions, creative approaches and entrepreneurial models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, creativity was presented not only as a form of cultural expression, but also as a growing economic force capable of generating new products, partnerships and business opportunities across BRICS markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Forum\u2019s broader cultural programme reinforced this message. It included screenings of short animated films produced by <strong>Soyuzmultfilm<\/strong>\u060c <strong>\u201cBRICS Families \u2013 National Heritage\u201d<\/strong> exhibition and a traditional gala dinner featuring performers from the Sverdlovsk State Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0320-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113424 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0320-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0320-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC0320-1-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>\u201cBRICS Families\u2013 National Heritage\u201d is an initiative of the Russian and Indian Chapters of the BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance with the participation of all National Chapters. 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