Bauman Moscow State Technical University has a wide range of competencies in the area of research and development in both civil and specialized equipment. In 2023, the turnover of the University R&D sector was in excess of 5 billion rubles.

The university is involved in developing UAVs, small satellites, radio-electronic complexes, vehicles, special equipment, in mastering manufacturing technologies, and other things. Research areas include photonics, micro/nano systems, ion-plasma technologies, cryology, soft matter, and fluid physics. The Bauman University combines top-notch engineering education in mechanical engineering and instrumentation with the competencies of an advanced R&D center.