BelSU Showcases Its Expertise at the “Skolkovo Regions: Space of Technological Leaders” Conference

Bringing together over 500 representatives from government bodies, businesses, research and educational centres, universities, technology parks, and investors, the conference served as a vital platform for discussing how to bolster the country’s technological leadership through the development of regional clusters that unite start-ups and advanced technology companies.

Belgorod State University was represented by Rector’s Advisor Denis Belotserkovich, Acting Head of the Innovative Solutions Biological Educational and Scientific Complex Galina Shaidorova, and Associate Professor of the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Ulyana Krut.

According to Belotserkovich, national projects aimed at achieving technological leadership present ambitious goals for the country, engaging a diverse array of participants. Implementing such large-scale initiatives is inherently complex and requires careful synchronization of efforts and clear coordination among partners. He emphasized that think tanks located across the nation play a crucial role in this process.

During one of the sessions, participants addressed pressing issues such as the shortage of qualified personnel and the search for resources to implement agricultural technologies.

“The Russian labour market is facing significant challenges due to a lack of qualified personnel, particularly in technology and innovation. At BelSU, we have implemented effective practices where third-year students and above begin working on employer-driven projects, allowing them to enter the company’s talent pipeline,” Belotserkovich shared during the panel discussion.

The topic of technology transfer sparked considerable interest among attendees. The need for collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and technology parks to expedite the application of groundbreaking scientific solutions and enhance the commercialization of developments is a pressing concern for many universities.