Academy
of Innovators

Widescale accelerator of technological projects

Widescale accelerator

of technological projects

Academy
of innovators
– is

A comprehensive ecosystem for launching, developing, and scaling startups

32 000+
members
5 100+
technological projects

Technology teams that achieve results

₽530MM
Projects attracted investments and grants
800
New StartUps made

The Ecosystem for the development of technology projects

All the tools to boost your startup in one place

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Scientific collaboration with China

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Universal drone with integrated AI. ИИ

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Restoring sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf – myth or reality?

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Hydrogen is a future!

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Complete online courses from top universities and corporations

Moscow Innovation Agency

Introduction to technological entrepreneurship

Netology

Funding for startups

Gazprombank.TECH

IT specialists

HSE

Fundamentals of project management

Respond to a request from a corporation and get your first client

Marketing - technology

Personalization of the customer journey in the store

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence and new manufacturing technologies

Artificial intelligence

Solutions for automated biological sample collection

Machine learning

Solutions for improving transportation utilization.

Intensive acceleration

Get into the top 100 projects of the batch, boost your startup with an experienced mentor, and gain the opportunity to find investors and clients

Personal
business tracker

Online meeting for your product development

Personal
business tracker

Online meeting for your product development

StartUp-boostcamp

Educational workshops from top experts twice a week

Promotion and PR

Extensive media coverage of you and your product

Modern co-working

A place for collaborative work and business meetings

Meetups with investors and corporations

Networking with business angels, experts from companies, and investment funds

Piloting technologies

Assistance in launching a pilot testing with large businesses and municipal organizations

Getting product ready for funding

Creating proper presentation and preparing for an effective pitch

Large Demo Day

Presentation of the best projects on the main stage in front of investors and corporations

Acceleration timeline

2023
1 batch
Application submission:
31 July - 15 September
Acceleration:
25 September - 30 November
Demo-day:
21 November 2023
2024
2 batch
Application submission:
01 November - 31 January
Acceleration:
08 February - 26 April
Demo-day:
21 April 2024
3 batch
Application submission:
01 March - 14 June
Acceleration:
28 June - 05 September
Demo-day:
07 September 2024
4 batch
Application submission:
17 June - 15 September
Acceleration:
25 September - 30 November
Demo-day:
11 November 2024
2025
5 batch
Application submission:
01 October - 28 January
Acceleration:
8 February - 30 April
Demo-day:
26 April 2025
6 batch
Application submission:
7 February - 30 April
Acceleration:
2 June - 15 August
Demo-day:
29 August 2025
7 batch
Application submission:
9 June - 10 September
Acceleration:
26 September - 08 December
Demo-day:
12 December 2025
8 batch
Application submission:
26 September - 26 January
Acceleration:
February - April 2026
Demo-day:
April 2026

They made it

Anastasia Kostunina

WE.REFIBER

A textile fabric made from recycled agricultural plant waste.

The project founder secured 30 million rubles in funding from a business angel for R&D and the construction of a small-scale production facility.

The project founder secured 30 million rubles in funding from a business angel for R&D and the construction of a small-scale production facility.

Sergey Kileev

Climbiotech

Climatic laboratories for accelerated breeding of agricultural crops.

After completing the program, founders achieved sales of 162 million rubles in 7 months and received a grant of 300 thousand rubles. The project is currently in the scaling phase.

After completing the program, founders achieved sales of 162 million rubles in 7 months and received a grant of 300 thousand rubles. The project is currently in the scaling phase.

Davud Alifov

LifeCare

App for monitoring medication intake and tracking the health status of all family members.

The founders launched a pilot testing with a hospital in Tyumen, achieved their first sales and pre-orders in the B2C segment, making over 120 sales. After acceleration, they completed a crowdfunding campaign to develop a trial batch for initial users, raising 470 thousand rubles.

The founders launched a pilot testing with a hospital in Tyumen, achieved their first sales and pre-orders in the B2C segment, making over 120 sales. After acceleration, they completed a crowdfunding campaign to develop a trial batch for initial users, raising 470 thousand rubles.

Irina Leonova

AppleSkin

Eco-friendly alternative to animal leather that addresses the environmental pollution problem associated with leather production.

The AppleSkin project won the Mayor's "Moscow Innovator" competition in the "Innovation Leaders" category focused on "Ecology and Environmental Protection."

The AppleSkin project won the Mayor's "Moscow Innovator" competition in the "Innovation Leaders" category focused on "Ecology and Environmental Protection."

Alexandr Zikov

Automarket

Self-driving smart shoping carts with AI-powered equipment for speeding up order assembly in supermarkets.

The project founder established a legal entity and launched commercial pilot testings with two major retail chains.

The project founder established a legal entity and launched commercial pilot testings with two major retail chains.

Daniil Makatrov

YouChip

Real-time athlete tracking systems using AI.

The 17-year-old founder secured over 20 new partners, received a grant of 200,000 rubles from Moscow Seed Fund, attracted 12 million rubles in investments from a private investor, and served as the technology partner for the "Game of the Year," where his sensors were tested by leading Russian hockey players.

The 17-year-old founder secured over 20 new partners, received a grant of 200,000 rubles from Moscow Seed Fund, attracted 12 million rubles in investments from a private investor, and served as the technology partner for the "Game of the Year," where his sensors were tested by leading Russian hockey players.

Igor Toropov

EyeZor

A portable ophthalmic device for diagnosing eye diseases.

The project founder initiated collaboration with a federal network of medical clinics to pilot the technology.

The project founder initiated collaboration with a federal network of medical clinics to pilot the technology.

Stepan Chuykin

Sutura MYOBand

Software-hardware complex to assist people with musculoskeletal injuries.

The founder of the project assembled a prototype of electromyography sensors, found a clinic for a pilot test, and completed the development of the second generation myograph.

The founder of the project assembled a prototype of electromyography sensors, found a clinic for a pilot test, and completed the development of the second generation myograph.

Andrey Tcarev

Anix

AI-based software for simplified frame-rendering in 2D animation.

The founders got 10 million rubles in funding from the MIPT startup studio, secured a pilot testing with “Soyuzmultfilm”, won the Mayor's competition "Moscow Innovator," and received a cash prize of 1 million rubles.

The founders got 10 million rubles in funding from the MIPT startup studio, secured a pilot testing with “Soyuzmultfilm”, won the Mayor's competition "Moscow Innovator," and received a cash prize of 1 million rubles.

Sergey Polin

NeiroArtist

A platform for designers that creates images based on user sketches in real time.

132,000+ images generated. The AI-based startup raised 10 million rubles from the Russian fund Daily Challenge. The project founders organized a pitch session in Tbilisi, Georgia, and they also received grants totaling more than 600,000 rubles.

132,000+ images generated. The AI-based startup raised 10 million rubles from the Russian fund Daily Challenge. The project founders organized a pitch session in Tbilisi, Georgia, and they also received grants totaling more than 600,000 rubles.

Semyon Kimirilov

Umap

An app for fast creation of interactive maps with informational and advertising functionality.

The startup got new clients and went global. The creators also received a grant of 1 million rubles as part of a competition supporting student startup projects.

The startup got new clients and went global. The creators also received a grant of 1 million rubles as part of a competition supporting student startup projects.

Business about us

Natalia Mendus

Managing Director for Startup Engagement at JSC "Rosselkhozbank"

The Academy of Innovators helps aspiring entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to life and take their first steps not blindly, but under the guidance of qualified experts. Rosselkhozbank has been working with entrepreneurs in the field of innovation for many years. Together, we develop solutions that facilitate the bank's ecosystem and improve customer service processes, helping agricultural enterprises implement technologies to solve real business challenges. We are interested in collaborating with the best graduates of the Academy of Innovators and are ready to assist them in their development within our innovation ecosystem

Alexander Krasnov

Head of Innovations, X5 Group

"The goal of the program — to create a continuous flow of innovative solutions — is a major challenge that requires collaboration across the entire industry. It’s precisely this kind of collaborative program that can generate high-quality solutions truly demanded by Russian businesses. In addition to driving the development of tech projects, the Academy of Innovators significantly reduces the risks associated with piloting and scaling within large corporations by offering full product support. We believe that taking part in the Academy of Innovators is a big leap forward for Russian tech startups, and we’re proud to be part of this initiative."

Julia Shadrina

Director of Innovative Development, TMK Scientific and Technical Center

"The pipe industry represents one of the most advanced sectors in metallurgy, where further progress demands cutting-edge engineering solutions. Modern technologies, new materials, and digital modeling are increasingly being used in production processes. To support this, we offer our own solutions on a daily basis and actively engage talented developers in our forward-looking projects. We’re especially interested in scalable ideas for the metallurgical industry that can be implemented across our production facilities."

Andrey Butkevich

Head of Innovative Solutions and Digital Partnerships Department, Gazprombank Innovation Center

"Working with innovation is one of the key drivers of increasing competitiveness and a vital part of the digital transformation program that Gazprombank has been implementing for several years. Startups and aspiring entrepreneurs bring a fresh perspective and innovative approaches to transforming the banking industry. Collaborating with them gives Gazprombank access to new ideas, technologies, and talent. This creates a symbiotic relationship, where the bank’s consolidated experience and resources combine with the bold ideas and energy of startups. We hope that our participation in the Academy of Innovators will generate new solutions to address the bank’s current challenges."

Elena Andresyuk

Director of Innovations, MEDSI

"Investing in new technologies and supporting promising projects in the field of digitalization are key components of the business strategy of the MEDSI Group of Companies. We closely monitor cutting-edge technologies in healthcare, bringing together the best medical and health innovations within the MEDSI ecosystem, and actively integrating them into clinical practice. We are always open to welcoming talented professionals into our team — those who may become the creators of new projects and services aimed at improving the quality of medical care and promoting human health."

Yakov Uksusov

Head of Innovative Equipment Department, ECO-culture

In Russia’s agricultural sector, “protected cultivation” is undergoing a period of rapid development. This growth is driven by the development, adoption, and implementation of innovative greenhouse technologies that accelerate plant growth, ripening, and harvesting — boosting crop yields while reducing costs for farmers and, in turn, lowering production costs.

Alexander Ivanov

Project Office Director, INVITRO

Innovative solutions have the potential to significantly enhance business processes related to the collection and transportation of biological samples. The implementation of Russian-made technological developments is one of INVITRO’s key priorities.

Rustam Kagirov

Head of Innovative Development, Lenta

«Lenta» has built a systematic approach to working with innovation. We use a variety of tools to discover technological solutions that can boost our internal efficiency and create unique value for our customers — both through service diversification and by enhancing service quality. Participating in the Academy of Innovators gives us access to targeted solutions and fresh approaches. In return, we’re ready to share our business expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs and inspire them to create truly unique products.

Anton Mishin

CEO, Proscom

Amid the current turbulence in the labor market, companies in Russia are shifting their focus from hiring efficiency to employee retention. The influx of innovative HR technologies into the market will help address the challenges faced by the country’s leading companies. At Proscom, we’re ready to collaborate with the Academy of Innovators to share our expertise and support emerging HR-tech teams in finding their niche and building a strong client base.

Maria Amelina

Project Manager, Directorate for Organizational Efficiency, Center for Strategic Business Support, Samolet

Samolet is a nationwide proptech corporation specializing in large-scale residential development projects and the creation of IT solutions in real estate. The company fosters a culture of experimentation and innovation. Currently, Samolet is running a project called *Flexible Work Schedules*. Its goal is to challenge the traditional belief that classic work hours are the most effective. The project aims to prove that individual traits, the nature of specific tasks, an employee’s location, and their work schedule all play a crucial role in achieving optimal performance. We’re actively looking for HR products that can enhance this project and, as a result, help unlock the full potential of every team member.

Evgeniy Kiryanov

Head of the early stage accelerator INDUSTRIX, Gazprom Neft - Technological partnerships

Gazprom Neft is focused on fostering technological entrepreneurship, particularly within the university environment, and attracting new talent to create innovative products. We see the Moscow Innovation Cluster program as an opportunity to present our company’s technological challenges to young teams — and to discover solutions that have the potential to transform the oil and gas industry.

Dmitry Bakhtin

Director of Development, Dm-tech

As a market leader in children’s products, we recognize our responsibility to millions of parents to offer the widest selection of high-quality goods for kids. The Academy of Innovators program is an opportunity for us to access cutting-edge startup developments in our field and take the customer experience to a whole new level.

Artem Ostrovsky

Executive Director, SDEK-Global

CDEK is evolving into a product-based ecosystem built on its own IT infrastructure. We believe that meaningful progress is difficult to achieve in an industry vacuum lacking new ideas and fresh perspectives. CDEK’s participation in the Academy of Innovators reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing the industry as a whole and shaping new standards and principles of partnership.

Invest in startups

Invest in promising startups by academy residents. Anyone can become a shareholder
in growing high-tech companies!
Round is closed
Mobile app
Seed
4 batch AI
Qeepl
Peer-to-peer storage rental service. We connect owners of vacant spaces with those seeking convenient and secure storage.
СЕО
Roman Saulin
Investors
627
Project Raised
20 710 000 ₽
Round is open
Mobile app
Seed
3 batch AI
VITAME
Personalized supplement and health program. Includes a unique VITAMAT for dispensing customized vitamin packs, a mobile app, and personalization algorithms.
СЕО
Sergey Аrens
Investors
340
Project Raised
12 535 000 ₽
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