Industrial Technologies, IT and Construction Tech Lead Russia’s Technology Demand Index

The Technology Demand Index was calculated across six key technology sectors: AgriTech, MedTech, Industrial Technologies, Construction Technologies, IT, and Energy Technologies. The model is based on the revenue growth rates of Skolkovo portfolio companies, trends in private investment, and patent activity among companies included in the Russian Ministry of Economic Development’s registry of Small Technology Companies (STCs). Due to its high concentration of STCs, Skolkovo is uniquely positioned to identify and track shifts in technology demand across the Russian economy.

Industrial Technologies recorded the highest Technology Demand Index score in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 7.2 points, followed by IT at 5.1 points and Construction Technologies at 3.3 points. A deeper analysis of the Index shows that Industrial Technologies lead in both investment volume and patent activity, while IT remains the largest contributor in terms of revenue despite a slower growth rate compared to 2024. Construction Technologies continue to demonstrate steady growth in investment and patent filings. These trends indicate that large corporations are increasingly investing in industrial, digital, and infrastructure-focused solutions.

Strong demand is being observed not only for market-ready technologies but also for earlier-stage projects. Among Skolkovo resident companies with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of 4 and above—solutions already prepared for pilot projects and commercial deployment—Industrial Technologies led with 4.6 points, followed by IT at 3.3 points and Construction Technologies at 3 points.

At the same time, positive dynamics are also evident among early-stage R&D projects with TRL levels 1–3. Industrial Technologies scored 2.7 points, IT 1.9 points, and MedTech 1.1 points. This demonstrates that the market is actively seeking not only mature products but also promising emerging technologies.

The combined revenue of Skolkovo resident companies reached RUB 787.5 billion in 2025, up from RUB 704.3 billion in 2024. Since 2021, aggregate revenue has grown by an average of 32% annually. In 2026, Skolkovo expects resident companies to surpass RUB 1 trillion in total revenue for the first time.

The fastest revenue growth in 2025 was recorded in industrial energy-efficiency technologies (+37%), information technologies (+34%), and mechanical engineering and instrumentation (+28%).

One notable example of rapid growth is NPO Kaysant, a Skolkovo resident company developing radio-electronic communication solutions. In December 2025, the company launched an experimental constellation of small satellites as part of its Hermes satellite program, which aims to create communications infrastructure enabling autonomous control of robotic systems at distances exceeding 200 kilometers from an operator.

In 2025, Skolkovo resident companies attracted RUB 43.7 billion in private investment. Of this amount, RUB 10.8 billion was invested in early-stage startups (TRL 1–3), RUB 8.4 billion in technologies undergoing further development, and RUB 24.5 billion in companies with market-ready solutions. Industrial Technologies and IT each accounted for 38% of total investment, while MedTech represented 14%. These figures suggest that investors are allocating capital both to promising early-stage innovations and to technologies capable of rapid commercialization.

The Index also highlights growing patent activity. In 2025, Skolkovo resident companies registered more than 1,090 patents. Industrial Technologies accounted for 40% of all filings, followed by MedTech at 21% and Construction Technologies at 13%.

“Just a few years ago, much of the market operated according to the principle of ‘innovation for innovation’s sake.’ Today, corporations are looking for measurable economic outcomes—higher productivity, lower costs, automation, and access to new markets. The Technology Demand Index shows where this demand has already translated into real investment, revenue growth, and business scaling.

Alongside growing corporate demand, private capital is also showing increased interest in technology companies. In 2025 alone, business angels invested RUB 1.1 billion in Small Technology Companies, while the Skolkovo Foundation reimbursed investors for 50% of their investments. For private investors, this creates an opportunity to enter early-stage technology projects alongside the state, reducing risks while gaining access to a rapidly growing technology market.

We expect the Technology Demand Index to become a practical benchmark for the market, helping corporations, investors, and technology companies better understand where demand is forming and where growth opportunities are emerging,” said Alexey Parshikov, Deputy Chairman of the Board for Partner Relations at the Skolkovo Foundation.

According to Skolkovo, the Technology Demand Index will become one of the analytical tools underpinning the new Startup Village model. The event is evolving from a traditional startup showcase into a platform for open technology demand, where large corporations publicly formulate technological challenges and technology companies propose solutions tailored to the specific needs of business and government customers.