In late 2018, the Russian state bank Sberbank and 500 Startups launched a joint acceleration program intended for Russian startups with a global potential. Thirty companies enjoyed the support of 25 American mentors and entrepreneurs-in-residence who made the trip to the Russian capital. Among these entrepreneurs-in-residence was Tristan Pollock, whom East-West Digital News met in …
On May 16 the Moscow Technopolis expo center wlll play host to the second edition of Fashion Tech Day, a must-attend international conference dedicated to the fashion retail tech and e-commerce industries (see site in Russian or presentation in English). This event is co-organized by East-West Digital News and the venture fund The Untitled, in partnership …
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Admitad, an international ad network with German and Russian roots, is inviting affiliate marketing specialists and all professionals interested in digital marketing to “work hard and play hard” with top advertisers and publishers in its annual business party . This year’s edition of Admitad Lounge, the seventh in a row, will take place on March …
One of the rare international acceleration programs locally available to Russian startups, Winno Moscow is preparing its fourth season this year, selecting some 10 projects among 200 applicants. After a four-month acceleration process, the selected startups will benefit from a one-week business trip in Paris, including a visit to Vivatech, France’s largest tech event, in May …
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Moscow-based grocery delivery service Golama has attracted 150 million ruble (approximately $2.3 million) in equity funding from an unnamed individual investor, according to media reports. The funding will be spent on expanding Golama’s network of partners, which include retail chains and stores, and its goods and services offer. Golama told Russian online tech resource Rusbase …
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An innovations cluster is to be established in Moscow, under a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in late November. The cluster will coordinate interaction between industry, science, education, communications and other spheres with the aim of developing the Russian capital’s innovative potential, according to the presidential order. It will also coordinate support for small and medium-sized …
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The Tretyakov Gallery, a leading Moscow museum that exhibits more than 190,000 works by modern and contemporary Russian artists, has decided to use blockchain to attract private capital for the digitization of its collection. The Gallery is developing a blockchain-powered app, ‘My Tretyakov,’ which will allow individuals and companies to donate money to the museum. …
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On Dec. 14-16, Moscow will play host to A!One World, a three-day event dedicated to artificial intelligence and its applications in five industries: finance, retail, medicine, energy and agriculture. Topical sessions will also cover the automotive sector, creative industries, marketing and advertising, as well as AI practice and prospects in physics, space, geology and ecology …
On Dec. 1, the Russian capital will play host to an international conference dedicated to the international development of Russian startups. ‘Go Global 18’ is organized by the Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF, or FRII in Russian). In its third edition, the conference will cover a variety of topics and cases, including the following ones: …
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Organized by Smile Expo, Blockchain Conference Moscow is part of an international series of events gathering local and global industry experts and players. The Moscow edition will be held for the eighth time. Intended for developers, entrepreneurs, investors, startup founders, as well as financiers, economists, lawyers, and marketers. It will highlight blockchain and cryptocurrency trends …
One of the leading international events on the Russian innovation scene, GoTech Arena expects to gather this year more than 300 select startups, 200 investors, 300 corporates and dozens of other partners. The forum focuses on efficient networking and deal-making. Through panel discussions, keynotes and startup pitch sessions, this year’s edition will highlight such topics as …
Several news came last month from Yandex.Taxi, the taxi-hailing company which merged activities in Russia and some neighboring countries with Uber earlier this year. The company bought the software assets of a Moscow-based company, Nowtaxi. The software supports the accounting of operations with affiliated drivers and provides related analytics. Formally, the software assets, not the company, have …
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