• In northern Russia, innovators look to the forests and the sea

    When pinpointing a region’s innovative potential, it may not seem entirely logical to look to a seaweed-processing plant preparing to celebrate its centenary. But Russia’s northern Arkhangelsk region is putting its hopes for its economic future...

    17 April, 17:26 Collinson Shura
  • On the menu of the future: crushed maggots

    Amid the satellites, virtual reality headsets, 3D printers and other hi-tech products on show at Skolkovo’s recent Startup Bazaar, the stand housing a cage of buzzing flies and jar of writhing maggots stood out. Also on the table were jars of dried and...

    16 June, 14:40 Collinson Shura
  • Russia, Israel eye cooperation in hi-tech agriculture

    Russia and Israel look set to join forces to improve efficiency on Russian farms after Israel’s agriculture minister visited the Skolkovo Foundation last week, where it was agreed that a working group should be set up to facilitate joint research and...

    15 February, 15:55 Collinson Shura
  • Аграрные биотехнологии прорастут в «Сколково»

    В начале августа кластер биологических и медицинских технологий Фонда «Сколково» приступил к приему заявок от компаний, претендующих на статус резидента, по новому направлению – биотехнологиям в сельском хозяйстве и промышленности. Первые...

    17 August, 11:13 Mungalov Dmitry