Elena Kabakova
Elena
Kabakova
Associate director
BFU Startup Studio

Biography

Field of activity: innovative and technological development, entrepreneurship support, scientific research and commercialization of developments. He specializes in supporting investment and research projects, grant financing, development of engineering centers and a startup ecosystem.
Professional experience includes:
management of innovation centers and business incubators;
coordination of small and medium-sized business support programs;
preparation and support of grant applications (Foundation for the Promotion of Innovation, Russian Science Foundation, Federal Target Program, etc.);
development of student and technology startups;
interaction with government agencies and universities on innovative development issues;
organization of specialized events (conferences, exhibitions, educational programs);
promotion of intellectual property and R&D;
consulting of enterprises on R&D and R&D financing programs.
Key skills:
developing concepts and development projects;
business communication and negotiations;
work with accounting and regulatory documents.