Application submission for startups to participate in the 20th anniversary Russian Venture Forum, which will be held in Kazan from April 8 to 10, 2026, has started.

The Russian Venture Forum is one of the key events in the field of technological entrepreneurship and venture investments in the country. In 2026, the forum will be held under the slogan "Technological Leadership – Investing in the Future" and will bring together leading representatives of the venture industry, corporations, development institutions, universities, and research centers.

Participation in the RVF opens up broad prospects for startups to develop and attract investments. Projects selected for the forum program will be able to:

present their solutions to 150+ investors – from venture funds to corporate partners;

take part in pitch sessions and accelerator programs, as well as compete for pilots with large businesses;

get into investor catalogs and briefs, allowing them to establish communication with potential partners in advance;

become part of a large-scale startup exhibition, structured by development stage – from seed to growth stage;

make a name for themselves in the professional community and federal media.

attract investments and sign financing agreements with specialized funds, corporations, and investors.

At the last Russian Venture Forum, the total volume of investment attraction agreements exceeded 900 million rubles – and this year, opportunities for startups will become even broader.

Following last year's forum, 150 startups presented their solutions at the exhibition, and 20 projects entered pilot programs with leading Russian companies.

The 20th anniversary Russian Venture Forum promises to be the largest in its history.

In 2026, it is expected:

2000+ applications from startups,

6000+ participants,

260+ speakers and experts,

30 international projects,

an expanded exhibition area and 3 separate pitch zones.

The forum's business program will be divided into four key blocks:

"Technological Leadership," "Investment Infrastructure," "Ecosystem," and "Markets" – focusing on technology transfer, synergy between science and business, late-stage investment, and new international directions.

Special attention is given to working with startups: new interaction formats are planned, including investor catalogs, managed meetings between projects and investors, round tables in a podcast format with audiences, as well as special zones for negotiations and networking.

In 2026, the Forum is held with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. The organizers are the Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan (IVF RT), the Russian Venture Investment Association (RAVI), the Association for the Promotion of Digital Development (APDD), and the Innovative Technopark "Idea."

How to Apply

Startup registration for participation in the forum is already open on the official website: