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The RBC Architectural Foresight Grand Prix goes to a team led by a graduate of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU).

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On March 22, a team of young architects, designers, builders, and urbanists, led by Alexandra Polyanskaya, a graduate of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), won the Grand Prix for their "Lighthouses of the Water Area" project in the final of the eleventh RBC Petersburg architectural and urban planning foresight competition.

In 2025, over 100 senior students participated in the project. They worked in interdisciplinary teams, led by experienced curators, developing innovative projects on the theme "St. Petersburg in the 2030s: Creating a Project for the Future. Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in St. Petersburg Architecture and Urbanism."

The winning team presented their project, "Lighthouses of the Water Area," proposing the creation of a system of "lighthouses"—water-based functional centers for St. Petersburg that would unite transportation, public spaces, and architectural landmarks. The project proposes transforming water into the main connecting point between the city's districts. It centers on seven key points along the Neva Bay, connected by year-round express routes. The transportation model is adapted to the reality of St. Petersburg: high-speed boats and water buses in the summer, and hovercraft in the winter.

The project's authors have chosen the industrial zone of the Krasnoselsky District near the Baltiets Yacht Club as a pilot site. Instead of demolishing the old workshops, they propose renovating them. "The outdated industrial buildings will receive modern 'water' façades, inspired by waves and cliffs, and will become part of the new urban environment. A new-style water terminal will be built here, with amphitheaters overlooking the water, recreation areas and cafes, a technology park, a sports and business center with a sailing school that will be a logical extension of the existing yacht club, a public embankment with beaches and pools with purified water, as well as a hotel and a park with interactive water areas," the project description states.

According to the authors, the project proposes viewing the water area not as a boundary between districts, but as the main thoroughfare of the future, capable of relieving traffic congestion and creating new points of attraction in the city.

The winning team consists of:

Captain – Alexandra Polyanskaya, graduate of SPbGASU (architectural environmental design); Danil Bychkov, Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, student; Polina Sutyrina, SPbGASU, student (architectural environmental design); Ekaterina Gordeychik, Baikal State University, student; Dmitry Shipitsyn, HSE University, student; Daria Vasina, SPbGASU, student (construction); Veronika Korzh, Saint Petersburg State Stieglitz Academy of Art and Design, student; Emilia Gubarevich, Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, student.

The team's curator was Vladimir Linov, Honored Architect of Russia and graduate of the Leningrad Civil Engineering Institute (now St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering).

Congratulations to the winners and we are proud of our students and graduates!

The "Lighthouses of the Water Area" project is a new system of functional centers in St. Petersburg.

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A Step into the Future: IPMEiT Day at the Polytechnic Institute of Secondary Vocational Education

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The Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU held an IPMEiT Day. The event brought together ISPO students and representatives of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. ISPO students learned about the program's program offerings, their practical focus and competitive advantages, the educational environment, and career prospects. They were also able to ask questions about admission and education.

Daria Shevchuk, one of the meeting's organizers, welcomed the participants. She introduced the structure of IPMEIT, discussed the undergraduate and specialist degree programs, the curriculum, and graduate employment opportunities.

Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Advanced Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Economics, Management, and Telecommunications, introduced students to the institute's extracurricular activities. He spoke about student associations, city-wide and university-wide projects, emphasizing that participation in these activities helps develop leadership skills and professional competencies.

The meeting focused on a practice-oriented approach to education. A series of "professional auditions" were also held by representatives of the Institute of Industrial Management and Telecommunications (IPMEIT) higher education institutions. Ivan Volchkov, Assistant Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management, conducted a master class on "Fundamentals of Production Logistics," where students were introduced to the principles of lean manufacturing and supply chain management. Students from the Institute of Industrial Management and Telecommunications (ISPO) were introduced to the "Production Process Factory" training and practical laboratory, where modern logistics systems and digital management solutions are simulated.

The Higher School of Service and Trade organized the intellectual game "Tourism Olympus" in a "Joint Game" format. Students worked in teams and answered questions on geography, travel, and the tourism industry, solved logic puzzles, and learned more about professions in tourism and hospitality. The game was led by Anna Karmanova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Service and Trade and Head of the Service Program, and Ekaterina Tatyanina and Alexandra Skripkina-Kibas, second-year students in the Service and Hotel Management programs.

Ekaterina Ryabizo and Anna Maksimova, specialists from the Higher School of Public Administration, invited students to try their hand at urban planning supervision. Teams developed concepts for urban facilities, determined their locations, and substantiated their compliance with regulatory requirements, presenting their findings in the form of a "facility passport."

Vadim Shabunin, a Master's student at the Higher School of Business Engineering, led a master's class, "What is Business Analytics." He introduced ISPO students to the fundamentals of business analysis. The master class served as a first step toward a career as an analyst. The students learned about the key responsibilities of a business analyst, their interaction with artificial intelligence, and tried their hand at modeling business processes.

Another interactive format was the economic game "The Economy of Goodness in Action," led by first-year students majoring in Economics at the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, Daniil Velichko and Yegor Skidanenko. They presented their own quiz. "Economic Problem" and "Guess the First Time" allowed ISPO students to demonstrate not only their professional competencies but also their resourcefulness, sense of humor, and teamwork skills.

"It's important for us not only to share information about the programs offered at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology, but also to provide ISPO students with the opportunity to explore various professional roles. This format helps them better understand their future specialty, recognize its practical significance, and make an informed choice of educational path," noted Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Advanced Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology.

The IPMEiT Day at ISPO was held in an interactive format and friendly atmosphere, allowing students not only to broaden their understanding of future educational opportunities at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University but also to gain first-hand experience in a variety of fields—from public administration to business analytics and logistics.

ISPO students were able to try themselves in a variety of professional roles. "We strive to ensure that every day spent at the university brings students closer to their future careers," noted Irina Zaychenko, Head of the Educational Programs Directorate.

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The 4th National Scientific and Technical Conference "Prospects of Modern Construction" has opened at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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On March 23, the 4th National (All-Russian) Scientific and Technical Conference "Prospects of Modern Construction" opened at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The event will run through March 26 and bring together young scientists, faculty, graduate and postgraduate students, and representatives of the construction industry.

The conference aims to develop research and experimental-applied activities in the field of modern construction, as well as to foster professional dialogue between the academic community and industrial partners.

A platform for discussing industry challenges

Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, addressed the participants with a welcoming address. He noted that the conference is a response to the current challenges facing the construction industry and emphasized the importance of consolidating the scientific and professional communities.

"Problems will always exist. Solving them is why we gather at conferences like these," said Andrei Nikulin.

Particular attention was paid to the university's role in training personnel: today, SPbGASU remains one of the key centers for training specialists in the construction industry, determining its development both in the Northwest region and in Russia as a whole.

In his speech, Vice Rector for Research Evgeny Korolev emphasized that the construction industry's challenges are directly linked to the country's national priorities. These include implementing lean construction principles, improving energy efficiency, reducing construction waste, and developing new materials and technologies. According to the Vice Rector, "the more people involved in solving a problem, the faster and more effectively we can achieve results."

Interaction between science and practice

A key feature of the conference was the active participation of representatives from the professional community. In their welcoming speeches, they noted that such events contribute to the formation of a unified professional space where both scientific approaches and practical solutions are discussed.

Representatives of industry associations emphasized that the construction industry remains relatively conservative, but young professionals and researchers are capable of driving change. Participants were encouraged to more actively promote their developments not only within the scientific community but also within the professional community.

Focus on youth and scientific results

One of the key features of the 2026 conference was the increased role of young scientists. A competitive presentation program was introduced for the breakout sessions, with the best presentations awarded diplomas.

Conference proceedings will be published in collections indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI). Furthermore, the most significant studies are recommended for publication in highly ranked scientific journals.

Modern technologies and new approaches

The plenary session featured presentations on current development trends in the industry. Specifically, the following topics were discussed:

Digitalization of building inspection processes and the creation of structured databases; the implementation of building information models (BIM); the use of artificial intelligence in construction project management; and methods for assessing the reliability of construction projects based on international experience.

Participants focused on the transition from traditional forms of data presentation to digital tools that can significantly improve the efficiency of engineers and designers.

A broad scientific agenda

The conference will continue in the format of breakout sessions on key areas of construction science, including:

architectural and construction structures; geotechnics; reinforced concrete, metal and wooden structures; construction organization; structural mechanics; building materials technology; technosphere safety.

The "Prospects of Modern Construction" conference is held annually and has become an important platform for knowledge sharing, discussing current industry issues, and fostering scientific and professional connections.

Exhibition

The conference also opened the "Safety in the Construction Industry" exhibition, which showcased modern solutions and technologies aimed at improving occupational safety in construction.

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The first winners of the Youth Patriotic Competition "Spring of 1945" were announced at the State University of Management.

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On March 20 and 21, the qualifying rounds of the 19th Youth Patriotic Competition "Spring of '45" were held at the State University of Management.

Artistic groups from universities, colleges, technical schools, and schools displayed historical costumes from the 1940s, dance routines, and patriotic songs. Each performance was dedicated to the greatness of Victory and preserving its memory in the hearts of new generations.

Our university was represented by the creative group "StuDos" and students of the Institute of Distance Education Alexandra Morozova and Ekaterina Mironova.

The competition was organized by the Regional Public Organization for the Support of Intelligentsia and Entrepreneurship "Planet-Golden Club" under the leadership of Elena Zhukova.

The names of the winners in the Dance and Costume categories have already been announced and published on the competition's official website.

Grand Prix winners, laureates, and diploma recipients in the nominations will be awarded diplomas of the Youth Patriotic Competition "Spring of '45" at the Gala Concert on April 17, 2026.

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Polytechnic students win the "Archer of the Future" student team competition

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The Northwest finals of the "Archer of the Future" competition took place in St. Petersburg. Eleven universities from six Russian cities participated in the competition. Undergraduate and graduate students developed marketing and PR strategies for real businesses. Eighteen teams presented their projects in the finals, including students from the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the Humanities Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Higher School of Industrial Management of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

The first-year Advertising and Public Relations student team "Balletkor" presented the project "Art Soaring Over Time" for the Anna Pavlova Mirror Room memorial space. Their supervisor was Anna Tanova, associate professor at the Higher School of Music and Social Sciences.

Students from the "Balletkor" team proposed an immersive exhibition format: using communication techniques, visitors are drawn into the atmosphere of seven iconic ballets associated with Anna Pavlova's work—Giselle, The Dying Swan, La Bayadère, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and La Sylphide. The participants demonstrated that Pavlova's legacy can be interpreted in a contemporary museum space as a vibrant cultural phenomenon, attracting new audiences.

"The competition wasn't just a test of our professional skills, but also a platform for experimenting with form and perception. We aimed to demonstrate that the language of communication can make classical art relevant and tangible to young viewers—through sound, light, interactivity, and thoughtful narratives. This experience gave the team confidence in working with cultural brands in a real-world setting and how to transform iconic stories into a modern communication tool," said team captain Anna Nikitina.

Graduate School of Management and Management students Elizaveta Erosheva, Maria Kochikyan, and Victoria Gerasimova won with their project on developing a development strategy for the premium handmade candle brand DEA. The team was mentored by Graduate School of Management and Management Associate Professor Anna Timofeeva.

The team conducted a detailed analysis of the premium candle market, identified competitors' key vulnerabilities, and proposed a creative concept built around a mindfulness philosophy rather than direct sales. Particular attention was paid to risk analysis across scenarios and the proposed media strategy, which created a "suspense effect" before the launch of offline sales.

From the very beginning, we understood that selling a candle as just another candle would mean getting lost among hundreds of others. The main goal was to demonstrate that the DEA brand is about a "pause" in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We proved that physical contact and trust are more important for a premium product than the number of impressions. Our presentation demonstrated that sincerity and a well-developed brand philosophy can compete with so-called aggressive marketing," the VSPM team members shared their impressions.

At the "Archer of the Future" competition, Northwest Polytechnic students demonstrated strong project management skills, an ability to work with cultural and business cases, and the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.

"Our teams' victories are the result of systematic work to develop students' professional competencies: from the idea to the presentation and defense of the project before an expert jury," noted Marina Arkannikova, Director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations at the State University of Engineering. "The client's tasks help young people develop the ability to solve practical problems, argue their case, and defend project solutions at a professional level."

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Novosibirsk State University and Tomsk State University are merging their research schools: a cooperation agreement has been signed.

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Novosibirsk State University (NSU) and Tomsk State University (TSU) have signed a strategic partnership agreement. These two leading Russian research universities are combining their unique expertise to implement joint projects at the intersection of medicine, chemistry, and biology—from fundamental research to the development of new drug prototypes, biocompatible materials, and agricultural biotechnology.

Main areas of cooperation:

The launch of networked master's degree programs will allow students from NSU and TSU to take laboratory practicals at the resource centers of both universities. Joint laboratories will be established using the infrastructure of the TSU Shared Use Center and the NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies. Joint research teams will be formed to participate in grant competitions from the Russian Science Foundation, the Ministry of Education and Science, and the federal program "Priority-2030" in priority areas in biotechnology, chemistry, biology, psychology, and other fields. Exchanges of students, graduate students, and young scientists will be organized, and research internships will be organized.

"NSU has historically had a strong school of biology and biotechnology, reinforced by its proximity to the institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. TSU, in turn, is one of the strongest centers of fundamental and applied chemistry in the country. Combining these competencies creates the opportunity to create products that cross disciplines. We plan not only joint research but also the training of a new type of personnel: chemists with a deep understanding of biological processes and biologists skilled in modern methods of chemical synthesis," commented NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny.

TSU Rector Eduard Galazhinsky noted the synergistic effect of combining efforts:

We already have successful examples of collaboration with our Novosibirsk colleagues. Now we're taking this to a systemic level. Tomsk State University has a unique instrumentation base for studying the structure of matter, and NSU has cutting-edge developments in genetic technology. Together, we can implement the full research cycle: from the idea to a finished prototype in demand by the real economy.

NSU and TSU are among Russia's leading research universities, and both are participants in the federal program "Priority 2030." They occupy top positions in the quality of training in chemistry and biology.

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Crimea Day in the Spirit of "Harmony": A Festive Event at the House of Nationalities

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Polytechnic University students, along with volunteers from the SPbPU Dobro.Center "Harmony," took part in an event marking Crimea's reunification with Russia. The event, held at the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities, was timed to coincide with the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

March 18 marks a significant anniversary in Russia: Crimea's Reunification Day. It was on this day in 2014 that the treaty admitting the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation was signed. This event was preceded by a referendum in which residents of the peninsula expressed their civic position and determined the region's future development path. Since then, this date has become a symbol of unity, historical continuity, and the strengthening of national values.

A noteworthy historical fact: on April 8 (19), 1783, Catherine the Great also signed a historic document—the Manifesto on the accession of Taman Island, the Crimean Peninsula, and the entire Kuban region to the Russian Empire. Six months after Catherine II issued the manifesto, Turkey was forced to relent and sign the "Act of Annexation of Crimea, Taman, and Kuban to the Russian Empire." Shortly before this, Grigory Potemkin decided to hold a "referendum" in Crimea: so-called oath sheets were distributed throughout the peninsula, stating that the residents of a particular settlement swore allegiance to Russia. The majority of the local population signed these sheets. Thus, Crimea also became part of Russia at the request of the residents themselves.

The event's program was rich and truly heartwarming. Polytechnic students (from the Institute of Geology, the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics, the Institute of Social Sciences, and the preparatory course of the Higher School of International Relations) participated in the All-Russian dictation on the topic "Russia—a Family of Families." It was held with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationality Affairs.

Nguyen Vu Thai Minh, a student at the Preparatory Department of the Higher School of International Relations, shared his thoughts: "It was my first time at such a celebration, and I took a dictation in Russian. The text was challenging but interesting, as we all wrote quotes from Vladimir Putin about the unity and brotherhood of the peoples of Russia. I enjoyed being with the Polytechnic students and learning about the history of Crimea."

All participants received commemorative certificates. Vladislav Mikhailov, a graduate of the Polytechnic University and a student of the Polivoks vocal studio at SPbPU, performed the song "Sevastopol Waltz."

Ekaterina Krikopole, an ISI student and volunteer at the Harmony Center, shared her impressions: "I really enjoyed the event! I'm glad I finally visited the House of Nationalities, which amazed me with its incredibly beautiful antique interior. The musical and artistic performances were captivating and left me with a wealth of memories."

The event was given special significance by the speech of St. Petersburg Vice Governor Igor Potapenko and the welcoming address by Oleg Kapitanov, Chairman of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Migration Policy. This underscored the city authorities' commitment to issues of interethnic unity and the preservation of historical memory.

Another pleasant moment was Igor Potapenko presenting Vladimir Putin's book "Thoughts on Russia" to IPMET student Ruzanna Mkrtchyan.

"I'm so grateful for this surprise and the opportunity to connect with the country's history through this event," said Ruzanna. "The book will be a memorable reminder of the important day of Crimea's reunification with Russia and that even in a big event, there's room for small, yet cherished moments."

I was particularly interested in participating in such an event. The dictation "Russia—a Family of Families" was the most memorable. It's not just a text—it makes you think about the importance of unity, respect, and mutual understanding between people. Such formats are very understandable and relatable, because important meanings are conveyed through simple words. I believe that it is through initiatives like these that one can best feel the spirit of a country and the people who live there," shared Begench Mukhammedov, a student at the Humanities Institute from Turkmenistan.

"It was with a sense of particular pride that we participated in this nationwide initiative, writing a dictation on the theme "Russia—a Family of Families" with young people from across our vast country. This wonderful topic profoundly reflects our traditional values and the unbreakable unity of our multinational people. Together with the students, we worked diligently and competently, making every effort to ensure clear handwriting, and with great interest, transcribed the text about brotherhood and mutual support," noted Tatyana Nam, Director of the Harmony Volunteer Project Center.

We express our gratitude to the management of the House of Nationalities of St. Petersburg, the management of the Humanities Institute, and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade for their involvement and active work in the field of patriotic education of youth.

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Registration for the Russian-African Network University Olympiad is open.

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Registration is now open for the International Olympiad of the Russian-African Network University (RAFU), one of the Polytechnic University's key international projects aimed at developing academic cooperation between Russia and African countries. The RAFU Consortium, created at the initiative of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, currently unites over 100 Russian and 68 African educational institutions from 16 countries, and its activities cover a wide range of fields, from engineering and natural sciences to the humanities and medicine.

230 people have already registered to participate in the Olympiad. The "Computer Science, Engineering, and Future Technologies" track continues to see the greatest interest, with 76 applications. The "Economics and Management" and "International Relations and Humanities" tracks have received 57 and 56 applications, respectively, and the "Biomedicine and Cognitive Sciences" track has received 41 applications.

The geography of participants continues to expand and now includes more than 25 African countries. The leaders in terms of number of registrations are Nigeria (43 participants), Benin (29), Côte d'Ivoire (28), and Gambia (27). Significant numbers of applications were also received from Egypt, Congo, Cameroon, and Sudan, as well as several other countries on the continent.

The Olympiad is held remotely in Russian and English and includes two stages: a portfolio competition and an online interview in the chosen field of study. As a reminder, based on the results of the Olympiad, participants will be eligible for 20 state-funded places in master's programs at Russian universities participating in the Russian-African Network University consortium.

Applications are being accepted The period for participation in the first stage continues until March 30, 2026.

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NSU representatives discussed cooperation with the Baltic Federal University and the innovative company Ampertex.

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From March 16 to 20, Senior Research Fellow NTI Center for New Functional Materials (CNFM) of NSU Sergey Chupin and Denis Kozlov, Director of the NSU Center for Scientific Physics and Mathematics, visited Kaliningrad and the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU), where they conducted research and discussed the prospects for the industrial implementation of MWCNT-containing materials with Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University Rector Maxim Demin and Pavel Pogrebnyakov, Director of the innovative enterprise Ampertex.

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are a unique allotrope of carbon. Even small additions of this substance to a wide variety of materials can impart new, unique properties. NSU's Center for Scientific Physics and Mathematics is developing methods for introducing MWCNTs into materials and studying how this changes their properties.

"Our university's new campus plans to significantly expand research in polymer, composite, and functional nanomaterials, as well as in chemical power sources using MWCNTs. Therefore, our collaboration with NSU is important to us," said Maxim Demin during a tour of the IKBFU campus under construction.

Pavel Pogrebnyakov noted that his company, Ampertex, which produces unique products based on polymer conductive threads with carbon nano-additives, is interested in the prospects of using MWCNTs as such nano-additives.

"Following the visit, we plan to sign a consortium agreement between NSU and the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University in the field of 'Modeling Technologies and Development of New Functional Materials with Predetermined Properties,' as well as conduct research and development work jointly with Ampertex," commented Denis Kozlov.

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NSU's startup studio is launching the first venture capital analyst training course beyond the Urals.

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The Novosibirsk State University Startup Studio, with the support of the Koyon investment syndicate and the NSU University Startup Studio Fund, is launching the first course beyond the Urals to train venture analysts specializing in deep technology. The course is free, and the pilot program will include up to 20 NSU students. Once the course launches and the training mechanics are refined, it has the potential to be replicated at other universities with university startup studios. All course graduates will receive job offers from the NSU Startup Studio and partner investment funds.

In 2025, Novosibirsk State University became one of six universities to win a prestigious federal competition to create university startup studios, which was held by the Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programs (FIEP) of the RUSNANO Group and the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Over the next three years,NSU Startup Studiowill allocate over 360 million rubles to launch and develop innovative enterprises. Therefore, one of the key current objectives is to increase the number and quality of projects participating in NSU's acceleration programs.

The NSU Startup Studio works with projects not only from Novosibirsk State University but also from other regional institutes. This year, it is expected to see over 100 projects from NSU employees alone.

"Before licensing a development or technology, making it patentable, and marketing it, it first needs to be developed. We are faced with the task of identifying the intellectual property of NSU's existing inventions, testing their commercializability, and assessing their potential market demand. For this, we need venture analysts," said Evgeny Ivanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the NSU University Startup Studio.

The Urals region currently lacks a comprehensive educational program for training venture analysts. Typically, specialists who invest in startups and rapidly growing companies learn the basics of this profession through practical experience. NSU requires venture analysts with specific skills—those who understand "deep technologies" (DeepTech), that is, technological solutions based on innovation or scientific advances. At Akademgorodok, the main product is knowledge and inventions, so one of the key tasks of such an analyst is immersion in a particular high-tech industry, the ability to evaluate developments, and distinguish genuine technology with potential for development from counterfeit.

The NSU Startup Studio course consists of two major sections. The first, a theoretical, distance-learning course, is divided into four levels and involves independent study of materials, primarily in English. Each section includes assignments that must be completed and serve as a form of midterm assessment. A key element emphasized by the course's authors is an unconventional approach to problem solving. The theoretical section begins on March 30 and ends on August 30, with a break for summer vacation.

Those who successfully complete this stage move on to the practical offline block. It begins in September, when course participants work with real startups that won the federal student project competition and received a 1 million ruble grant, as well as projects from NSU's Catalyst acceleration program. Here, students put their knowledge and skills to the test by analyzing real projects, preparing investment reports, and participating in team selection.

"On the one hand, this approach will allow us to improve the quality of the startups that go through the Catalyst acceleration program, and university startups in general. On the other hand, we will prepare the students who will go on to work for investment funds that select potential projects for investment," added Evgeny Ivanov.

Students from any year and any field of study are welcome to apply for the course. A high level of English proficiency is the primary requirement, as most venture capital investment materials are presented in English. A certain degree of flexible thinking is also required. The organizers expect to recruit a pilot group of up to 20 people.

Venture analysts must possess knowledge in a variety of areas, including financial management, business modeling, marketing, market analysis, interviewing skills, information retrieval, public data research (i.e., conducting due diligence), working with intellectual property, and patenting. Typically, each venture analyst defines a niche specialization, i.e., the solutions they will evaluate—for example, organic and low-volume chemistry, new materials, etc. Thanks to its extensive practical training, Startup Studio expects to prepare such specialists with a broad range of knowledge and skills within one year.

All successful course participants will receive certificates from the NSU Startup Studio and a job offer from the NSU Startup Studio or the Koyon investment syndicate. Graduates will also have the opportunity to continue their professional careers at one of the partner funds in another city—Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Kazan.

"Once we've refined the mechanics of training venture analysts, we can roll out this course to other startup studios established at other universities. The shortage of personnel with entrepreneurial skills and investment knowledge is a widespread problem," concluded Evgeny Ivanov.

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