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Skolkovo to host new tech park for “greener technologies, production processes and supply chains”

December 13, 2021

Last week, on the sidelines of the Open Innovations international forum, Skolkovo Foundation and Helyx Technologies inked a cooperation agreement to implement a “green tech park.” The initiative builds on the GreenTech Startup Booster, launched last year, which is now touted as “the largest international program for the development and implementation of technological projects in the field of ecology.” The new …

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Skoltech and IBM researchers create energy-efficient optical switch for next-gen computers

September 25, 2021

An international research team led by Skoltech and IBMResearch has created an extremely energy-efficient optical switch that could replace electronic transistors in a new generation of computers manipulating photons rather than electrons. In addition to direct power saving, the switch requires no cooling and is really fast: at 1 trillion operations per second, it is …

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Skolkovo companies demonstrate VR healthcare systems in Dubai

July 8, 2021

On June 21-24, resident companies from Skolkovo, Russia’s top international tech hub, took part in a business mission to Arab Health 2021. The companies Geotar, VRSim, MEDVR, and The Psycho Hyperreality drew attention as they demonstrated their virtual reality solutions. Virtual reality technologies are part of an up-and-coming market that is spreading across multiple sectors, including construction, gaming, medicine, engineering, etc. Given …

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Russian tech amid the pandemic: Impact and response

February 9, 2021

Since the COVID-19 shockwave hit Russia in March 2020, East-West Digital News has been following closely the impact of the pandemic on the country’s tech industries. These articles highlight the best of Russian innovators’ response to the virus, the high-tech approach of the authorities to manage the crisis, online retailers’ reaction to demand surge, and …

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Skolkovo launches Russia softlanding program for foreign startups

October 30, 2020

Skolkovo, Russia’s top international tech hub, is launching a softlanding program in digital format for foreign tech startup to explore the Russian market opportunity. The program will involve more than 30 companies from eight different countries. These include, in particular, Brazil, Iran, Hungary and Finland, says the Skolkovo Foundation.  The program “aims to introduce foreign startups to the opportunities in Russian …

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Skolkovo launches green tech accelerator with support from major Russian and international partners

November 11, 2020

Last week Skolkovo, the international tech hub on the outskirts of Moscow, announced the launch of GreenTech Startup Booster, presenting it as a first in Russia.  The program is intended for companies or teams with ready-made products or prototypes of solutions that tackle environmental issues. Skolkovo expects “over 500 applicants” Six themes are covered: reducing …

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Skolkovo suspends key grant programs until next year

July 20, 2020

Last week the Skolkovo Foundation, Russia’s main tech hub with more than 2,400 resident startups, announced the temporary suspension of key grant programs until Dec. 31, 2020.  The move is due to the government’s decision to freeze its subsidies to the foundation this year. Skolkovo will continue distributing grants from other sources.  The suspended grant …

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Massive retail and e-commerce event by EWDN and Russian Post (Skolkovo, Nov. 14-15)

November 20, 2019

On Nov. 14-15, thousands of professionals will gather at the New Retail Forum to discuss global and Russian trends. Join the event to hear more than 150 speakers from leading retailers, service providers and institutions; discover next-gen solutions; and expand your network tremendously! New Retail Forum is the largest event ever organized in Russia on retail and …

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Iconic Russian BIM projects and latest industry developments featured at Autodesk Conference (Oct. 2-3)

September 25, 2019

The annual Autodesk University Russia 2019 conference will take place on October 2-3 in Skolkovo, the international tech hub on the outskirts of Moscow. The event is dedicated to digitalization of construction and manufacturing using the most advanced technologies.  Iconic Russian projects in BIM will be featured as well as the technical, business and legal aspects …

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Open Innovations 2019: “A leap forward towards intelligent economy” (Skolkovo, Oct. 21-23)

September 17, 2019

Held in Moscow since 2012 under the aegis of the Russian government, the annual Open Innovations forum is one the the largest industry events in Europe. It is also a unique discussion platform for all participants of innovation ecosystems. The forum’s main goal is to develop and commercialize new technologies; to raise awareness about technology brands; and to create new tools for international cooperation …

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Moscow tech research institute Skoltech wins major world architecture and design award

July 28, 2019

Earlier this month the Eastern Ring campus of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)  won the Prix Versailles Campuses Award. Endorsed by the UNESCO and the International Union of Architects, the Prix Versailles Award is a major world architecture and design award. Its judges panel is headed by Francesco Bandarin, former Assistant Director-General for …

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Skolkovo, Italian agencies ink agreements to promote innovation

June 6, 2019

The Skolkovo Foundation, in charge of developing Russia’s flagship innovation hub on the outskirts of Moscow, will cooperate with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and the Italian Confederation for the Promotion of Artisans and Small Businesses (Confartigianato Imprese) in exchanging their expertise and promoting innovations. The parties signed formal agreements in Moscow on May 29 as part of Skolkovo’s …

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