The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and Innopolis University have opened a competitive selection process for the creation of 13 new industrial robotics development centers. The project is being implemented as part of the national project "Production and Automation Tools."

Each winning center will receive a grant of up to 500 million rubles over three years. With this funding, participants will develop and commercialize new robotics solutions, implement robotic cells and systems in production facilities, and train personnel for the industry.

What is required to participate?

Organizations must prepare a program for the future center. This program includes an action plan, a detailed financial strategy, a description of the developments, resource base, and human resources, as well as a list of strategic partners.

Eligibility requirements:

— At least three years of market presence;

— More than 20 employees;

— Proven experience in creating solutions and providing services in industrial robotics;

— A qualified team and the necessary resources and technical resources to implement the project.

Applications can be submitted until September 14, 2026.

The first industrial robotics development center opened in Innopolis in 2024. Seven organizations from Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Tomsk, Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, and Fryazino have already joined the network. A total of 30 centers are planned to open by 2030.