Vladimir Putin has instructed the preparations and the hosting of the Forum of Future Technologies in 2026 be fully ensured. The list of instructions has been published on the official website of the President of Russia. During the upcoming event, leading scientists, representatives of corporations and high-tech enterprises, as well as public and government figures, will discuss the key objectives of the new national project ‘Bioeconomy.’ This initiative is aimed at creating infrastructure and technologies in Russia to ensure the most efficient use of the country’s vast resources in areas such as agriculture, ecology, food industry, and pharmacology. The implementation of these plans is expected to result in technological sovereignty in the bioeconomy within five years, and global leadership in this sector by 2036. At the same time, Russia is already actively strengthening its position in high-tech sectors of the economy and expanding its scientific base. Below are some of the most notable recent achievements.
THE STATE PROVIDES SUPPORT
Most projects are implemented with direct support from the government. For instance, the specially established Russian Science Foundation annually provides grants for research of various scales. Thanks to this support, scientists from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU) have developed a thermosensitive biocompatible hydrogel that can fill brain cavities after tumor removal and deliver medication directly to the targeted area. Moreover, it is virtually harmless to healthy cells. The results have already been published in the reputable journal ‘Carbohydrate Polymers.’ The new material offers a cutting-edge approach to combination treatment for such type of cancer and reduces the risk of side effects.
NERVES DO NOT REGENERATE?
A biocomposite that restores somatic nerves post-injury has been developed in Russia. The discovery was made by researchers at Ogarev Mordovia State University. They created biocompatible tubular structures based on cellulose that stimulate the growth of not only nerves but also blood vessels. This world-first solution will help individuals who have lost their ability to work due to peripheral nervous system injuries.
GRAIN WITHOUT DOUBT
Russian scientists have made significant progress in combating wheat fusarium. The relevant research is being conducted at the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In the eastern regions of the country, the fungus Fusarium causes severe damage to grain harvests each year. The use of cellular biotechnology methods allows researchers to isolate cell lines resistant to fungal toxins—an important first step toward developing new crop varieties.
THE STATE PROVIDES SUPPORT
Most projects are implemented with direct support from the government. For instance, the specially established Russian Science Foundation annually provides grants for research of various scales. Thanks to this support, scientists from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU) have developed a thermosensitive biocompatible hydrogel that can fill brain cavities after tumor removal and deliver medication directly to the targeted area. Moreover, it is virtually harmless to healthy cells. The results have already been published in the reputable journal ‘Carbohydrate Polymers.’ The new material offers a cutting-edge approach to combination treatment for such type of cancer and reduces the risk of side effects.
NERVES DO NOT REGENERATE?
A biocomposite that restores somatic nerves post-injury has been developed in Russia. The discovery was made by researchers at Ogarev Mordovia State University. They created biocompatible tubular structures based on cellulose that stimulate the growth of not only nerves but also blood vessels. This world-first solution will help individuals who have lost their ability to work due to peripheral nervous system injuries.
GRAIN WITHOUT DOUBT
Russian scientists have made significant progress in combating wheat fusarium. The relevant research is being conducted at the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In the eastern regions of the country, the fungus Fusarium causes severe damage to grain harvests each year. The use of cellular biotechnology methods allows researchers to isolate cell lines resistant to fungal toxins—an important first step toward developing new crop varieties.