National project “Technological support of bioeconomics” – selection of performers of priority areas

Abstract

This article discusses a number of issues regarding the development of modern technologies for the industrial production of starter cultures, enzymes and food ingredients within the framework of the national project “Technological support for Bioeconomics”, the implementation of which starts in 2026. It is assumed that part of the work will be assigned to startups, which are knowledgeintensive businesses focused on rapid scaling and the introduction of innovative technologies, characterized by technological novelty and the search for a unique business model.
For such an organization to carry out these works in order to obtain relevant results, it is crucial to find sources of financing, while it should be noted that there are no unambiguous financing options for startups, each country approaches this issue in its own way, taking into account the national mentality and established business models. As foreign experience shows, the goals of achieving final results require large amounts of financial resources, but we do not see such a practice in Russia yet. In our case, it’s not even about financing, but about the fact that for Russia, the scientific solution to complex issues was solved not through the creation of various kinds of startups, but on the basis of established research institutes.
Can startups do some of the work on the implementation of this national project? They probably can, but this issue should be decided by the participants in the development of this document. How to organize work to achieve the goals of the national project “Technological support for Bioeconomics” is the task of the executive authorities responsible for its implementation.