Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator
AcceleratorMoscow · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Skolkovo operates a broad innovation ecosystem centered on supporting Russian high-technology startups. Its offerings span acceleration programs, support for private investors and university startups, foreign patenting, and customs handling for exports and imports. The center hosts the largest technopark in Eastern Europe and the Skoltech institute, a highly ranked young research university. Startups developed with Skolkovo's support deliver domestic high-tech products for industry, medicine, transport, IT, and other sectors. Skolkovo functions as a prototype 'city of the future,' where pilot deployments of startups create an innovative urban environment. It works alongside other Russian development institutions within the VEB.RF group.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 30, 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, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator located?
- Skolkovo Startup Academy / accelerator is headquartered in Moscow, RU.
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