A resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ will supply the Russian market with domestically produced SIM cards and eSIMs

A facility for the production of SIM cards has opened in the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Its production capacity reaches up to 50 million units per year. The project was implemented with the participation of a Chinese partner—a global leader in the industry. This was announced by Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

"On the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the city is creating favorable conditions for the localization of the production of essential goods. The new facility in the SEZ will manufacture SIM cards used in the telecommunications sector. This area is currently developing rapidly: the company is already supplying products to Russian operators and clients in CIS countries. Future plans include the full localization of eSIM profile production based on Russian cryptographic algorithms," noted Maxim Liksutov.

The production is carried out by Eastcompeace Rus, a company that has been a resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ since 2020 and represents the interests of the Eastcompeace Group—a global leader in smart card manufacturing.

The facility, which spans over 2,000 square meters, is equipped to produce up to 150,000 cards per day. The production area is divided into two sections: one for standard SIM cards and another for MFF2-format embedded SIM chips. In the near future, the company plans to acquire additional state-of-the-art equipment, which will increase production capacity by 60% over current levels.

The company is an active participant in the "Russian SIM Card" project. As part of this initiative, a specialized operating system has been developed that supports integration with a cryptographic core. The company is also a primary supplier of SIM chips featuring a "GLONASS" profile; these are used in radio-navigation equipment installed in Russian-made vehicles. In 2026, the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone (SEZ) marks its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the project has evolved from a launchpad for innovative ventures into a key hub for domestic industry and a magnet for companies that are shaping Russia’s technological sovereignty. Today, the Technopolis Moscow SEZ spans 10 sites covering a total area of ​​430 hectares, hosting more than 250 high-tech enterprises. These companies operate in strategic sectors such as microelectronics, instrumentation, biomedicine, IT, and robotics. The development of the special economic zone is overseen by the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Sergey Sobyanin has designated October 2026 as "Moscow Industry Month." The program features over 25 events tailored for businesses, students, young professionals, city residents, and tourists. The capital hosted the Moscow Investment and Industrial Forum, a Career Day, a ceremony honoring industrial dynasties, as well as more than 20 guided tours of modern high-tech production facilities and a series of open educational lectures. For the first time, the city also hosted the International Forum of Special Economic Zones, welcoming partners from BRICS, the EAEU, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Moscow is actively developing industrial infrastructure for high-tech enterprises. Thanks to initiatives implemented by the city, companies are scaling up production and launching innovative manufacturing operations. This contributes to the implementation of the national project, "An Efficient and Competitive Economy".