Robotics is becoming one of the key drivers of productivity growth and technological development of the economy. Today, robotic solutions are already actively used in various sectors of Moscow, and the city is interested in their further implementation and scaling. The agreement between Skoltech and MIC aims to develop testing infrastructure for robotic solutions, products and services, develop automation and robotics markets, and promote robotics.

“The capital is consistently developing an ecosystem to support technology businesses and creating conditions for effective interaction between science, developers, and customers. The agreement with Skoltech will allow us to combine the scientific expertise of one of Russia’s leading technological universities, industry demands, and the capabilities of the Moscow Innovation Cluster to develop and implement robotic solutions across various sectors — from industry and medicine to housing and utilities and education. The partnership will accelerate testing, refinement, and market launch of promising developments, and will also strengthen Moscow’s position as one of the country’s robotics development hubs,” said Alexey Parabuchev, Director General of the Moscow Innovation Cluster.

Together with Skoltech, MIC will organize lectures, seminars, workshops, and educational programs for entrepreneurs and innovators, where industry experts will discuss trends in robotics, evaluate participants’ developments, and companies will be able to find partners and customers.

“For over a decade, Skoltech has been developing world‑class robotics — from autonomous drones and robot swarms to collaborative AI‑powered systems. Today’s agreement with the Moscow Innovation Cluster opens a direct path for these developments into the city: to real‑world challenges, testing grounds, and industrial partners. We are combining the Skoltech scientific and engineering school with MIC’s unique ecosystem, which covers many companies across the country. This partnership is about practical results — about making automation and robotics technologies make the urban environment smarter, safer, and more comfortable. I am confident that our cooperation will become the foundation for concrete joint projects — educational, research, and implementation projects — and will contribute to the technological sovereignty of Moscow and Russia in the field of robotics,” emphasized Skoltech President Yulia Gorbunova