Skolkovo Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Moscow, Russia, established in 2010 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. It focuses on five key sectors: energy efficiency, information technology, biomedicine, nuclear technologies, and space technologies. The foundation supports startups and venture capital initiatives, aiming to foster advancements in these areas. Its IT cluster emphasizes the development of strategic information technology solutions, while the biomedicine cluster promotes innovations in medical technologies. The energy efficiency cluster works on reducing energy consumption in various sectors, and the nuclear technology cluster is involved in creating new products for the energy market and developing complex technological systems. Additionally, the space technologies cluster focuses on projects related to satellite navigation and space tourism. To facilitate its mission, Skolkovo Foundation manages the Skolkovo Innovation Center, Technopark, and Skolkovo Institute of Technology (Skoltech), and collaborates with numerous leading global companies in research and development partnerships.
Senior Vice President and Grant Committee Chairman
Past deals in Moscow
CASHOFF
Grant in 2024
CASHOFF, established in 2013, is a Fintech company headquartered in London, with development centers in Hong Kong and Moscow. The company specializes in open banking API solutions that enhance profitability for banks while offering a unique digital experience for consumers. Over the years, CASHOFF has collaborated with more than 50 banks and brands globally, reaching an audience of over 10 million consumers. The company is recognized for its innovative contributions to the financial technology sector, being a member of notable innovation centers such as Level 39 in London, Cyberport in Hong Kong, and Skolkovo in Moscow. CASHOFF has received accolades, including recognition as one of the Top 10 FinTech companies by Deloitte, and has been awarded for Best Digital Banking Technology Provider by Global Banking & Finance Awards, as well as being listed among the 30 Best Tech companies in Asia by Silicon Review Magazine.
Aeroxo
Grant in 2015
Aeroxo is a Moscow-based company specializing in aerial robotics and data processing technology. The company has developed the ERA-100, a pioneering commercial tilt-rotor UAV system that integrates advanced imaging and remote sensing equipment with a cloud-based data processing and visualization platform. Aeroxo aims to enhance various industrial and civil applications, including remote asset monitoring, disaster prevention, search and rescue operations, and environmental monitoring. By leveraging its long-range aerial robotics technology, Aeroxo provides innovative solutions that enable early detection of environmental hazards, positioning itself as one of Russia's leading commercial drone producers.
Intersoft Eurasia
Seed Round in 2013
Intersoft Eurasia provides an application for mobiles and tablets that operates as a dosimeter and radiometer. It offers DO-RA that measures and controls the dose of radiation. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Moscow, Russian Federation.
Libretto Labs
Grant in 2012
Libretto Labs is a startup focused on developing the programming language Libretto, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of web developers. The company provides web programming services and has created a web-based programming platform tailored for website developers and designers. Recently, Libretto Labs became a resident of the Skolkovo Innovation Center, which supports innovative technology companies.
RoboCV
Grant in 2012
RoboCV develops intelligent autopilot systems. The company’s flagship product, RoboCV X-MOTION NG, is a multifunctional system designed to automate all types of floor movements for pallet goods at warehouses. The system consists of an electric pallet truck and an intelligent automation system, RoboCV AUTOPILOT, which allows it to work offline without a driver. It supports various operations, including acceptance of goods: moving pallets from the gate to rack or other outdoor storage; shipment of goods: moving pallets from the rack to the gate; cross-docking: moving pallets while avoiding rack storage; picking: moving pallets to complete the order; and other operations involving the floor movement of pallets. The main users of RoboCV X-MOTION NG are warehouse operators (3PL), retail companies, and other companies interested in warehousing. RoboCV was founded in 2012 and is based in Moscow, Russia.
StarForce Technologies
Grant in 2012
StarForce Technologies is a software and technology company that specializes in protecting digital information from copying, hacking and unauthorized use. They develop and implement software solutions to provide copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. The company provides services for key areas such as software development, games, corporate security, and education. The company provides a wide range of tools for software and content protection from commercial replication, private copying, emulation, professional hacking, unauthorized distribution, unauthorized disclosure, uncontrolled access, and unintended use. Their digital right management system is effectively integrated into a software protection engine providing software developers and digital content publishers with the widest range of product distribution and sales management options. StarForce Technologies was founded in 2000 an is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.
Choister
Grant in 2012
Choister is a company based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in developing technologies for search optimization and real-time data tracking. It offers a service designed to assist users in searching, analyzing, and comparing a wide range of educational programs, whether degrees or certificates, available online or offline, full-time or part-time. By structuring and organizing educational data, Choister simplifies the decision-making process for motivated students, guiding them to the appropriate school websites for further engagement.
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