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The capital is creating conditions for the development of high-tech companies capable of replacing foreign solutions and entering the market with competitive products. The "Academy of Innovators" program helps teams move from idea to finished product, finding partners and customers. The "Moscow Innovator" competition supports scientists and inventors whose developments can form the basis for new industries and technologies.
"We're seeing steady growth in import-substituting solutions through our support programs. Finalists of the Moscow Innovator competition and leading startups from the Academy of Innovators are creating competitive domestic alternatives. The teams are working in strategically important areas, such as industry, new materials, and housing and utilities. Such projects not only address the needs of the Moscow market but also build a long-term technological reserve for the country," she said.
Kristina Kostroma, head of the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.
One striking example is the company Karbontex, which launched the first mass production of a 3D-fabric-based composite material in Russia. This new technology allows the creation of ultra-strong parts without manual layering, replacing imported counterparts. Winning the "Moscow Innovator" competition helped the team acquire equipment, open a production facility, and expand into the aerospace, oil and gas, mechanical engineering, and medical industries.
Another participant, Rusgrafen, is developing graphene-based materials for industrial and electronic applications. The team has created a thermal paste for cooling computer processors and gaming consoles. The product is already being sold on marketplaces, research and development is underway, and sales have doubled.
In the agricultural sector, the Minicor project helps replace imported feed additives. This innovative bioproduct is a 100% Russian development, including its raw materials, technologies, and probiotic. It reduces antibiotic consumption and improves the efficiency of livestock farming. The team is preparing to launch the product on the market following successful trials.
The startup Polisens is developing domestic production of components for flexible solar panels, sensors, and other organic electronics. The idea arose as a response to the shortage of imported materials and months-long delivery delays, which hindered the commercialization of Russian developments. The company creates materials from scratch, from formula development to pilot production. Initially focused on semiconductors, the project expanded its product range to include finished electronic components. Polisens is currently developing its own product line, developing small-scale production, protecting its intellectual property, and strengthening its team to accelerate the development of flexible and thin-layer electronics technologies in Russia. In 2025, the project won the Innovator of Moscow award in the "Reality Changing" category.
Another striking example is the Labadvance project, winner of the Moscow Innovator competition in the Innovation Leaders category. The team develops microengineered devices that significantly accelerate complex chemical and biological experiments. Their technologies help extract oil more efficiently, reducing costs and ensuring a stable energy supply. In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields, Labadvance's laboratories accelerate the development of new drugs and materials and create portable diagnostic devices. The project has attracted investment from leading venture capital funds, and the team is negotiating partnerships with partners in the Middle East to expand into the international market.
The startup Mikrofluidika is also focused on developing import-substituting materials for the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company creates technologies for the production of various substances, including a universal solvent used in microelectronics, batteries, and petrochemicals. In 2025, the project became a finalist in the "Moscow Innovator" competition and entered the top 15 in the fifth cohort of the "Innovators Academy."
During the acceleration program, the team signed a contract with one of Russia's largest petrochemical companies, received approval for funding rounds totaling 34 million rubles, and received orders from the V.G. Khlopin Radium Institute of the Rosatom State Corporation. The startup also won a grant of five million rubles and created Russia's first facility for producing a valuable chemical component—a substance that converts liquid resin into durable plastic used in the manufacture of boat hulls, swimming pools, fishing rods, and auto parts. The facility's capacity is 40 tons per year. These developments will reduce Russian companies' dependence on imports, lower costs, and improve production safety.
City programs go beyond supporting individual developments—they form a fully-fledged ecosystem where startups gain opportunities to scale, find customers, and enter the market. The projects are overseen by the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Human Capital Development," which is subordinate to the Moscow City Council. Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.
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