Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator
AcceleratorMoscow · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Skolkovo operates as a national innovation ecosystem supporting Russian deep-tech and high-tech startups across industries such as manufacturing, medicine, transport, and information technology. It provides a suite of client-oriented services and support measures, including acceleration programs, support for private investors and university spin-offs, foreign patenting, and customs clearance for exports and imports. As a prototype 'city of the future,' Skolkovo pilots startup deployments to build innovative urban environments, and its Skoltech institute ranks among the world's top young universities. By mid-2025 its resident startup base exceeded 5,000 companies, with 118,000 jobs in the ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 12, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator invest at?
- Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator focus on?
- Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator located?
- Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator is headquartered in Moscow, RU.
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