1) Internet Initiatives Development Fund
The main goal of the Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is to help startups in their early stages by giving them money and advice from experts.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2013
- Industries: Technology
- Number of investments: 455
- Number of exits: 2
You can find their website here.
2) Sberbank-500
Sberbank-500 is a program for technology entrepreneurs that is based on the knowledge and experience of other succesful ventures.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2017
- Industries: AdTech, SaaS, Autonomous Vehicles, Cyber Security, Ecommerce, EdTech, Entertainment, Esg, FinTech, InsurTech, Legaltech, Mapping, MedTech, Metaverse, Defi, Proptech, Retail
- Number of investments: 32
You can find their website here.
3) MTS StartUp Hub
MTS StartUp Hub is a platform for developing technological projects into a profitable business.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2018
- Industries: FinTech, IoT, Cloud, AdTech, Martech, EdTech, Entertainment
- Number of investments: 02
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12
You can find their website here.
4) ED2
ED2 is an international acceleration program for innovative ventures in the field of digital education.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: EdTech, HRtech
- Number of investments: 01
You can find their website here.
5) HR & ED-tech accelerator
HR & ED-tech accelerator is a funding accelerator that helps new technology businesses grow.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: EdTech, HRtech
- Number of investments: 01
You can find their website here.
6) GenerationS
GenerationS is a platform for developing corporate innovations. It is the largest corporate accelerator in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2013
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.
7) Finteca Holdings
Finteca is a financial and technology holding company that helps Russian small and medium-sized businesses grow.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: FinTech, Proptech
You can find their website here.
8) HSE INC
National Research University Higher School of Economics started HSE INC, which is one of the best places for new businesses to start up in Russia.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2006
- Industries: AdTech, AR, VR, Robotics, Hardware, Big Data, Cyber Security, Ecommerce, Retail, FinTech, Food, AgTech, Industry 4.0, IoT, Entertainment, Travel, Telecommunications, New Media, HRtech, Health, Welness, Lawtech, EdTech, Logistics
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 14
You can find their website here.
9) Muiv.Lab
MUIV.LAB is a business accelerator and investment fund. Its main goal is to help start-ups with money, advice, education, and new ways of doing things.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.
10) ChelPipe Accelerator in Pipe Industry
ChelPipe Accelerator in Pipe Industry is looking for projects that want to come up with new products, materials, or technologies that can be used in the pipe industry.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Piping
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 7
You can find their website here.
11) STLC Accelerator
GTLK works with the top experts in your field to improve your product and helps you grow your business and enter new markets.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Transportation
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13
You can find their website here.