The Novosibirsk region boosted its output of innovative goods by 25% within the initial half of 2025.
Novosibirsk Region Continues to Lead in High-Tech Innovation
The Novosibirsk region, a technology-leading area in Russia, is set to expand its innovative programs next year, branching out into new areas of science and production. This ambitious plan is part of a broader strategy to support and promote high-tech industries, driven by strong state and institutional backing, venture capital investments, and collaboration between science, industry, and government.
The region's success has been facilitated by a state support system aimed at stimulating commercialization of scientific developments and technology transfer. This system has proven effective, with the total value of innovative goods, work, and services shipped by regional enterprises reaching 35.8 billion rubles in 2024.
More than 85% of innovative products in the Novosibirsk region come from processing industries, a testament to the region's focus on manufacturing and production. The Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk region, Irina Manuilova, noted the region's consistent growth in innovative potential year after year.
Venture capital investment in Novosibirsk is on the rise, making it an attractive destination for investors seeking to diversify beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg. In 2024, Russian venture capital investments more than doubled overall, with Novosibirsk identified among non-central regions attracting significant interest, especially in sectors like IT, software, cybersecurity, AI, and deep-tech, including quantum computing.
Academic and scientific infrastructure plays a crucial role in the region's innovation ecosystem. The Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU), a flagship technical university in Siberia, fosters innovation projects, engineering education, and infrastructure development. NSTU's innovation efforts receive support from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, and the university holds international recognition for its innovation achievements.
Government programs and partnerships facilitate technology development and commercial application, especially in fields like quantum computing and software import substitution. Quantum technology development in Russia has received significant state funding, involving research centers and industry leaders, some of which operate or have research ties in Siberian regions including Novosibirsk. Similarly, software development in Novosibirsk benefits from the coordinated efforts of business, government, and industry organizations aimed at boosting domestic technologies and reducing dependence on foreign software.
The region is actively implementing important scientific projects such as SKIF and the NGU campus, which contribute to technological progress and economic growth. As of now, 33 innovative projects have been supported in the region, focusing on new technology development and implementation in industry.
Irina Manuilova announced plans to expand support for scientific and technological entrepreneurs in the Novosibirsk region. The expansion of support programs is aimed at ensuring sustainable growth and development of high-tech industries in the region.
The Novosibirsk region is participating in the implementation of the national project "BAAS", aimed at developing scientific and industrial infrastructure. The success of innovative production in the Novosibirsk region is due to various state support measures, including subsidies, tax incentives, grants, and other forms of assistance.
Irina Manuilova mentioned that the topic of innovative development will be discussed at the XII International Forum on Technological Development "Technoprom-2025", which will take place in the region in August 2025. The region experienced a 25% increase in innovative product production in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
The Novosibirsk region's ecosystem is driven by a combination of robust academic resources, growing investment, focused government support, and strategic industry partnerships to promote innovative and high-tech developments effectively. This continued growth positions the region as a key player in Russia's high-tech landscape.
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