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Skolkovo Competence Center for International High-Tech Cooperation

Supporting the global expansion of Russian high-tech companies

City of the future

A single gateway to Russia’s high-tech market

The Largest High-Tech Hub in Russia
and Eastern Europe

Integrated innovation ecosystem
A unified environment for living, learning and working

 

Skolkovo Global

The only Russian development institution with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting high-tech   companies in international markets across all innovative sectors. With a broad global network of clients and partners from 102 countries, Skolkovo supports the international expansion of over 100 new exporters annually through partnerships with foreign companies and investors, government agencies, and development institutions. In 2016, the Skolkovo Foundation established a representative office in Beijing, China

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Major business • Industry partner
SMEs • Resident
International Organization
Services
Corporates Find out more
Analytics
  • Product and market analysis
  • Identification and scouting of relevant technological solutions
  • Identification of potential partners
  • Establishing international partnerships and cooperation
Import Support
  • Scouting of technological solutions and components
  • Negotiations with solution providers
  • Foreign economic activity
Export Support
  • International market entry strategy
  • Identification of potential business partners
  • Organization and facilitation of B2B/B2G meetings and negotiations (online & offline)
  • Participation in partner-driven events
  • End-to-end business missions to target countries
Tailored service packages based on individual client needs
Services for SMEs and residents Find out more
Analytics
  • Country- and sector-specific market overviews
  • Patent landscape mapping
  • Preliminary analytics in preparation for business missions
Training & Mentorship
  • Country-specific webinars
  • Mentorship and expert consultations
  • Adaptation of presentation materials for foreign markets
Sales Support
  • B2B and B2G match-making
  • Facilitation of meetings and negotiations through to deal closure
  • Pitch sessions with foreign delegations at Skolkovo
  • Business missions
Community
  • Member-only chat with insights, updates, and Q&A
  • Online meetups for strategy alignment and peer exchange
  • Offline networking events
Tailored service packages based on individual client needs
International Organization Find out more
End-to-end technology scouting and match-making
Selection of technologies and innovative solutions tailored to client needs from the Skolkovo resident portfolio.
Analytics
  • In-depth analysis of the Russian business environment and market structure, including market size, competitive landscape, pricing structures, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Identification of relevant Russian technologies or partners based on the client’s specific needs.
Comprehensive Legal Support and Consulting

Full suite of legal and administrative services to support international companies entering or operating in the Russian market:

  • Legal entity registration
  • Office location
  • HR
  • Due diligence
  • Russian Investment projects
  • Assistance in securing financing from Russian financial institutions
  • Legal support for transactions
  • Participation in public tenders and procurement
  • Intellectual property protection (licensing and patenting)
Business Missions to Russia
Participation in curated business missions to Russia for experience exchange, partnership building, and direct interaction with prospective clients and collaborators. Includes site visits to innovation clusters, science cities, and technology parks.
Tailored Events and Projects
  • Organization of online and offline events hosted at Skolkovo.
  • Development of business programs featuring industry experts, Russian corporate partners, and national stakeholders.
  • Hosting of dedicated sessions during major Skolkovo flagship events and other industry-leading business and tech conferences in Russia.
Corporate Acceleration Programs
Development and implementation of customized acceleration programs for international corporations, including co-branded accelerators in collaboration with the Skolkovo Foundation. These programs enable startups to pilot innovative solutions with corporate partners in real market conditions
Strategic Consulting on Innovation Ecosystem Development
Strategic advisory services on building and scaling innovation ecosystems in partner countries, based on Skolkovo’s proven experience in ecosystem development and management.
Tailored service packages based on individual client needs
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Skolkovo Global Footprint

Skolkovo Global Footprint

Russia
Skolkovo Innovation Center
Regional Operators
Regional Representatives
World wide
Representation
since 2016 - official overseas presence in China
since 2020 - official overseas presence in India
since 2025 - official overseas presence in Saudi Arabia
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карта представительств Сколково в России

Skolkovo China

Skolkovo Innovation Center has been active in China since 2016, with representative offices in Beijing (Innoway – China’s premier science and tech cluster, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of China”) and Shanghai. Skolkovo maintains a strong and growing network of partners throughout the country.

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Business missions per year
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Industry-specific analytical reports supporting import/export strategies
Business support in China
  • Organisation of business missions
  • Scheduling meetings and preparing analytical briefs on relevant events and locations
  • Location research and logistics
  • Identification of potential partners
  • Search for clients and distributors
Component sourcing
  • Facilitating the entry of foreign high-tech solutions into the Russian market
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  • election of relevant industry events
  • Enterprise visits
Project localization
  • Support for Russian Skolkovo companies expanding into China
  • Assistance for Chinese clients entering the Russian high-tech market
  • End-to-end assistance at every stage of project implementation
Strategic consulting
  • Comprehensive analysis of the Chinese innovation landscape
  • Identification of key market trends and business opportunities
  • Custom industry-specific recommendations for clients and partners