The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan hosted a meeting of the organizing committee of the Republican competition “Innovation of the Year,” chaired by the President of the Academy of Sciences of Tatarstan, Rifkat Minnikhanov. The competition was organized by the Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Ministry of Education and Science of Tatarstan, and the Academy of Sciences of the Republic. During the event, the results were summed up, and the winners were approved in five categories.

The main objectives of the competition in 2024 were to implement innovative technologies in the republic’s economy, develop high-tech production, and enhance the competitiveness of technology companies. This year, the competition underwent a transformation, with experts focusing on ready-to-use solutions—prototypes and projects with business potential. The emphasis on applied developments improved the quality of submissions and allowed the selection of the most promising initiatives. Experts noted that the live stage of the competition revealed that many projects have potential for participation in programs by the Investment and Venture Fund of Tatarstan, including acceleration and startup support. A total of 514 applications were submitted.

The startups were evaluated by professionals from Tatarstan’s scientific, educational, and business communities:

• Damir Galiev, CEO, Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Dias Safin, General Director, Technological park IDEA;
• Dmitry Dergachev, Senior Analyst, Tatarstan Science Foundation;
• Bulat Safiullin, Analyst, Tatarstan Science Foundation;
• Alexander Simonov, Analyst, Tatarstan Science Foundation;
• Timur Khalitov, Director, Tatarstan Science Foundation;
• Vasil Zakiev, Master’s Program Lecturer in Technology Entrepreneurship, Innopolis University;
• Marat Ziganshin, Director, A.M. Butlerov Chemical Institute, KFU;
• Vladimir Kutilov, General Director, Darwin Theory LLC and Digital Mobilization LLC;
• Arsen Savva, Director, State Autonomous Institution “Center for Scientific and Technical Information of Tatarstan”;
• Marat Safiullin, Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of Tatarstan;
• Lenar Faizutdinov, Advisor, Administration of the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan;
• Sergey Khantimerov, Head, Kazan Physical-Technical Institute named after E.K. Zavoisky, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences.

Winners of the competition:

Category: Intellectual Property

1. Liliya Faridovna Galimova: “Children's Lipidology Center” (Kazan State Medical University)
2. Ruzanna Mazitovna Ziyatdinova: “Contactless Luminescent Sensors for Measuring the Temperature of Microscopic Objects” (Kazan National Research Technological University)
3. Rustem Hanifovich Mukhametrakhimov: “Method of 3D Concrete Printing with Extended Technological Breaks” (Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering)
4. Andrey Vladimirovich Baklanov: “Development and Implementation of a Low-Emission Fuel Combustion System for Gas Turbine Power Units” (Kazan Engine-Building Production Association)
5. Evgenia Yuryevna Tarasova: “Galluasobr Feed Additive with Multifunctional Action for Preventing Mycotoxicosis in Poultry” (Federal Center for Toxicological, Radiation, and Biological Safety)

Category: Corporate Innovation

1. Timur Filaritovich Edikhanov: “Creation of Conversion Track Modules for Geophysical and Agricultural Machines” (TNG-Group)
2. Vladimir Dmitrievich Zimin: “Magnetic Quick-Release Coupling for Refueling Stations” (Tatneft)

Category: Perspective

1. Daniil Nikolayevich Zakharov: “Renewable Electromechanical Braille Cell” (Engineering lyceum, KNITU-KAI)
2. Zakhar Vadimovich Vorikov: “Robotic Constructor Based on a Remote-Controlled Unmanned Underwater Vehicle” (Gymnasium No. 96)
3. Artur Romanovich Yakubchik, Edgar Romanovich Yakubchik, Dana Damirovna Khabibullina (co-applicant): “X-eye Intelligent Network of Computers” (Lobachevsky Lyceum, KFU)
4. Polina Mikhailovna Babkina: “Computer Modeling of Natural Gas Purification and Drying Process” (KNITU-KHTI)
5. Daria Vladimirovna Zhilyakova: “Dispersants for Eliminating Gas Condensate Spills” (KNITU-KHTI)

Category: Student Startup

1. Yury Pavlovich Mayasin: “Development of a Multicomponent 3D Test System Based on Tumor Microenvironment Cells for Assessing the Effectiveness of Antitumor Drugs” (Kazan Federal University)
2. Bulat Rafisovich Ibragimov: “Development of a Method for Detecting Bronchial Asthma Using PCR Testing” (Kazan Federal University)
3. Sergey Andreevich Davydov: “Spirocap” (Sechenov University)
4. Gulnaz Damirovna Barieva: “Eco-Friendly Organic Fertilizer Based on Bee Wax Residue: Bee Elixir of Yield” (Kazan Federal University)
5. Renat Ayratovich Faizullin: “Development of Pneumatic Loading-Dust Cleaning Device for Serial Seed Treatment Machines” (Kazan State Agricultural University)

Category: Technological Company

1. Ekaterina Sergeevna Starostina: “ISF” (Digital Platform for Ready Food Production Management)
2. Ivan Vasilyevich Zakharov: “BeEco” (Biodegradable Disposable Cup)
3. Artur Rustamovich Zaripov: “Ranks” (Fintech Company with Unique Core for Assessing Investment Attractiveness of the companies Worldwide)
4. Ilnur Ilyazovich Davletshin: “AR-Service” (Digital Platform for Remote Experts)
5. Damir Munzilovich Gilaev: “Tatneft” (Software complex for Automatic Well Clusterization)

The total prize fund of the competition this year amounted to 5 million rubles. The winners will have the opportunity to present their projects to a wide audience at key technological events, including the Russian Venture Forum 2025.