This year, the program provides for the implementation of 36 projects, for the development of which it is planned to allocate more than Br34 billion. In addition to the nationwide program, a regional program "Innovative Development of the Vitebsk Region" has been developed and is being implemented in the region. This year, six projects will be developed, including in the fields of veterinary medicine and biotechnology, and mechanical engineering. More than Br450 million is allocated for their financing. As a result of the state program's projects implementation during 2007-2008, 21 facilities were commissioned, and 85 permanent and 100 temporary jobs were created and modernized.