Why Aren’t Science and Business Better Friends and Why Do Scientists Trust only the State?

February, 13

14:00–15:30

An Ecosystem for Future Technologies

World Trade Center Moscow, entrance No. 4, 2nd floor, conference hall 3

Government funding of science in Russia has increased significantly over the past 20 years. This is a positive trend that has allowed the country to make significant upgrades to research infrastructure and set the standard in a number of scientific areas. The current situation in the world has Russia following the lead of BRICS members states, which are developing dynamically and possess the resources necessary to lead the way technologically. As countries like China use business to drive scientific achievement, the correlation between investment in science involving the business community and growth in GDP is clear. How can we move past just supporting science to start investing in it? Are state efforts enough to ensure technological sovereignty? How can we engage business in the development of future technologies? What kind of relationship should exist between business and scientific institutions to ensure collaboration is mutually beneficial? What success stories already exist and what can we do to ensure best practices spread?

Moderator:

Director, Association of Organizers of Student Olympiads "I am a Professional"

Panellists:

Chairman of the Board, Skolkovo Foundation

Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank

Director General, Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of Immune and Biological Products of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Director of Strategic Development, LIFT Center; Head, QLU

Chief Digital Officer, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM

Partner, Head of Technology Practice, KEPT

General Director, Moscow Center for Healthcare Innovations

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