Russia’s Startup Program Of The Year: The Top Tech Activities In 2018

Plot your route for conferences which offer important opportunities for building capacity. In order to help you make the best choice, we’ve prepared a list of the most exciting startup events in Russia this year.

Forbes: Russian Tech Investment Summit

The Russian Tech Investment Summit brings together the people who are shaping our lives today and influencing our future as speakers and (investor) judges. This is a platform not only for discussing current issues in Russia’s startup development but also for serves as a practical tool for developing business.

This Summit customarily attracts representatives from nearly all regions of the country as well as major Russian companies, thereby enabling direct dialogue between the business community and the business authorities.

Regional experts will provide the latest information on new venture funds being formed in the country, investing in innovative companies, and new ways of financing businesses.

When? 26 September
Where? Moscow, Russia
How to participate? Tickets are available via the website.

Open Innovations 2018

The annual Open Innovations forum has been held in Moscow since 2012 under the aegis of the Government of the Russian Federation and is rightfully considered a unique discussion platform for participants in the formation of an innovative ecosystem.

The forum’s main goal is the development and commercialization of new technologies, the popularization of world technology brands and the creation of new tools for international cooperation in the field of innovation. The program includes plenary sessions and themed sessions, an exhibition, educational events, seminars and master classes, innovative shows, business meetings and, of course, informal networking.

When? 15-17 October
Where? Moscow, Russia

FinTech-Startup Contest at Finopolis

The FinTech-Startup Contest at Finopolis is an annual event which is being held by the Bank of Russia in partnership with IT and financial market leaders. It has become the country’s largest platform for the discussion and analysis of trends and opportunities for the use of modern digital technologies in the financial sector.

The goal of the contest is to develop the innovation environment by increasing the number of high-tech projects of interest to venture investors, corporations and government customers.

The strongest rivals, confident leaders and experienced mentors as a jury, cash prizes: this is the perfect combination.

When? 17-19 October
Where? Sochi, Russia
How to participate? Enter your project on the Startup Contest’s website for a chance to participate.

GenerationS

GenerationS is a federal accelerator for technology startups. The best projects are selected via a multi-stage assessment and will receive intensive development as well as opportunities to attract major new investment.

Successful GenerationS applicants will gain access to close cooperation with major Russian corporations which are interested in finding promising and innovative technologies. These companies see the advantage of working with startups to introduce and develop the “open innovation” tools in their own companies.

Dozens of hours of free coaching, best practices for business growth, connections with corporations, real opportunities for investment from venture investors as well as investment guidance from experts in the field. There will also be prizes and gifts from the organizer and partners.

Access to “open innovation” tools and “breakthrough” technologies developed and shared by the accelerator’s startups will provide new business opportunities for established businesses.

When? November 2018
Where? TBA
How to participate? Apply via GenerationS’ website.

GoTech ARENA

GoTech ARENA is a meeting place for technological companies, a platform for acquaintance and negotiation of entrepreneurs and investors, the forum for companies that create and implement, search for and buy new technologies and solutions.

In 2017, the forum was visited by more than 1,000 people including 120 investors, 300 corporate representatives, and 400 startups. 40 speakers appeared on two stages, 75 pitches of startups took place, 650 personal meetings of projects with investors were held at the Deal Room.

On 1 day at GoTech ARENA you can hold many meetings, get a drive boost for the year ahead and dozens of useful contacts.

When? 22 November
Where? Moscow, Russia
How to participate? Tickets are available via the website.

Open Innovations Startup Tour

Startup Tour is the most substantial project in the field of early-stage startups resources and skills development and searching of perspective innovation projects in Russia & CIS.

The Startup Tour is not just a competition but also is a huge educational program where you can search for partners from the hi-tech sector, exchange experience, gain knowledge penetrate the core of next-generation technologies, review the possibilities of the ecosystem and advanced tools to launch the company and increase sales, interact with investors and big business. And, of course, having a large pool of experts as the jury, the format provides for open communication of startups with mentors and first-hand advice.

It’s coming to cities around Russia in 2018-2019.

When? Various dates in 2018 and 2019.
Where? Various locations around Russia.
How to participate? Register via the website.

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