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National technological leadership projects
National projects for technological leadership are aimed at strengthening the independence of key economic sectors, developing advanced technologies, and implementing innovative solutions. These initiatives cover critical areas — from new materials and production automation to unmanned aircraft systems and satellite technologies.
In Saint Petersburg, national projects are embodied in high-tech developments, cooperation between science and business, the creation of new production facilities, and the improvement of technological infrastructure.
In Saint Petersburg, national projects are embodied in high-tech developments, cooperation between science and business, the creation of new production facilities, and the improvement of technological infrastructure.
The National Project "New Materials and Chemistry" aims to achieve Russia's technological sovereignty in the chemical industry and advanced materials. Saint Petersburg, with its concentrated scientific potential of leading universities, research centers, and industrial enterprises, plays a key role in its implementation. The city actively develops import substitution of critical products and the creation of new high-tech markets through cooperation between science and industry.
New Materials and Chemistry
Scientific and Industrial Potential
Saint Petersburg possesses a unique concentration of scientific and manufacturing competencies in the field of new materials and chemistry.
Key participants include:
Key participants include:
- leading universities (SPbSU, ITMO, SPbPU) developing innovative materials and technologies;
- CRISM "Prometey" as a center of excellence in materials science;
- industrial enterprises (Sibur, SVEM) implementing domestic developments into production.
Educational and production programs
To provide the industry with qualified personnel, the following are implemented:
- specialized educational programs with approximately one thousand students enrolled;
- practice-oriented courses based at industrial enterprises (e.g., at the Komsomolskaya Pravda Plastics Processing Plant);
- federal project activities that have reduced the labor shortage by 90%.
Planned level of innovation activity in manufacturing by 2030
33%
%
enrolled in programs related to new materials and chemistry
thousand students
1
Municipal solid waste recycling rate
75%
%
National Project Implementation
The National Project "Means of Production and Automation" is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving technological sovereignty for Russia in the industrial manufacturing sector. Saint Petersburg plays a key role in implementing this project, serving as a center for the development and implementation of domestic machine tools, industrial robots, and automated systems. Thanks to its powerful scientific and educational base, concentration of industrial enterprises, and government support, the city makes a significant contribution to the modernization of the industrial sector and ensuring the technological independence of the country.
Means of Production and Automation
Scientific and Industrial Potential
Saint Petersburg possesses a powerful scientific and educational base for the implementation of the national project. A key role is played by the city's leading technical universities:
- SUAI implements training programs in informatics, robotics, and engineering with state support;
- SPbPU develops digital manufacturing and additive technologies;
- ITMO specializes in robotics and cyber-physical systems;
- SMTU provides training for marine and industrial engineering.
Industrial initiatives
St. Petersburg industrial enterprises play a key role in the project implementation:
Saint Petersburg is implementing large-scale industrial initiatives within the national project. By 2030, it is planned to produce 40,000 industrial robots and reach a target robot density of 145 units per 10,000 people. The project envisages a 103% increase in machine tool production and achieving 95% technological independence in the production of means of production, strengthening the city's position as a center for industrial automation.
- Leningrad Mechanical Plant — production of CNC machine tools and robotic systems;
- Kirov Plant — implementation of digital twins and industrial robots in heavy engineering;
- TECHNONICOL Group — automation of production lines for building materials.
Saint Petersburg is implementing large-scale industrial initiatives within the national project. By 2030, it is planned to produce 40,000 industrial robots and reach a target robot density of 145 units per 10,000 people. The project envisages a 103% increase in machine tool production and achieving 95% technological independence in the production of means of production, strengthening the city's position as a center for industrial automation.
Ensuring the technological independence of the Russian Federation in the production of means of production by 2030
95%
%
Robotization density per 10,000 people by 2030
units
145
Level of professional and skill-based staffing for organizations in the means of production and automation sector by 2030
90%
%
National Project Implementation
The National Project "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies" is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving Russia's global leadership in the field of nuclear and new energy. Saint Petersburg plays a key role in the implementation of this project, concentrating the research and production potential of leading enterprises and research centers. Thanks to its developed industrial base and innovation infrastructure, the city makes a significant contribution to ensuring technological sovereignty and energy security of the country, while simultaneously strengthening Russia's position in the global energy market.
New Nuclear and Energy Technologies
Industrial Contribution
As one of Russia's key industrial centers, Saint Petersburg makes a significant contribution to the implementation of national projects, focusing on advanced energy sectors.
A number of large enterprises operate in the city. AEM-Special Steels plant manufactures critical components for the nuclear power industry, including reactor vessels for international projects such as the Paks-2 NPP. The Leningrad branch of Atomenergoproekt JSC (LAEP) acts as the general designer of nuclear power plants, developing power units with new-generation VVER-1200 reactors for the Leningrad NPP-2 and integrating promising technologies. The city's enterprises are actively involved in the production of equipment for the fuel and energy complex, including turbines, automation systems, and components for hydrogen energy.
A number of large enterprises operate in the city. AEM-Special Steels plant manufactures critical components for the nuclear power industry, including reactor vessels for international projects such as the Paks-2 NPP. The Leningrad branch of Atomenergoproekt JSC (LAEP) acts as the general designer of nuclear power plants, developing power units with new-generation VVER-1200 reactors for the Leningrad NPP-2 and integrating promising technologies. The city's enterprises are actively involved in the production of equipment for the fuel and energy complex, including turbines, automation systems, and components for hydrogen energy.
Research and Development Activities
Scientific institutions in Saint Petersburg focus on research in breakthrough energy sectors. A specialized laboratory for hydrogen energyhas been opened at SPbPU, where research is conducted on creating efficient methods for hydrogen production and storage. The city's scientists are working on improving nuclear power technologies, including the development of next-generation reactors and nuclear waste processing.
A number of specialized institutes operate in the city:
A number of specialized institutes operate in the city:
- JSC VNIPIET (All-Russian Research and Design Institute of Power Technology);
- Ioffe Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Level of technological independence in the fuel and energy complex by 2030
90%
%
Production volume of domestic equipment in the fuel and energy complex by 2030
trillion rubles
2.7
Level of technological independence in the creation of new nuclear technologies by 2030
67%
%
National Project Implementation
The National Project "Industrial Support for Transport Mobility" is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving Russia's technological sovereignty in the transport industry. Saint Petersburg plays a key role in implementing this project. Thanks to its developed industrial base and innovation infrastructure, the city makes a significant contribution to increasing the production of civil aircraft, marine vessels, and environmentally friendly transport, ensuring import substitution and strengthening Russia's position in the global transport engineering market.
Industrial Support for Transport Mobility
Shipbuilding and naval engineering
Saint Petersburg concentrates 40% of Russia's shipbuilding and marine engineering potential. The city maintains leadership in creating nuclear icebreakers of the Arktika project for year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route. The Baltic Shipyard is conducting construction of multifunctional research vessels of the Polyarnik type, equipped with drilling complexes and underwater vehicles for shelf exploration. The city's enterprises participate in creating universal modular platforms, the technological sovereignty level of which has reached 80%.
Aircraft manufacturing
The Saint Petersburg Institute of Aviation Instrumentation JSC Navigator plays a vital role in equipping Russian aircraft — 80% of planes use equipment developed in the city. JSC Navigator develops digital flight and navigation systems "Dozor-86" for Sukhoi Superjet New aircraft. The enterprise also produces automatic control systems for Ka-62 helicopters used at Arctic fields. This contributes to achieving the strategic goal of increasing the share of domestic liners in airline fleets to 50% by 2030.
Railway transport
The level of technological sovereignty for high-speed railway rolling stock stands at 81%. Saint Petersburg engineers are participating in the design of rolling stock for high-speed railways, including aerodynamic solutions and energy efficiency systems. The first prototype train will be ready by the end of 2026, and by 2030, there are plans to deliver 30 trainsets.
Eco-friendly transport and infrastructure
Saint Petersburg is actively developing eco-friendly public transport, introducing domestic electric buses with extended range to city routes, as well as electric-powered vessels for rivers and canals. Simultaneously, the charging infrastructure network is expanding and intelligent traffic flow management systems are being implemented. To improve transport accessibility, 93 new routes were launched in the city, contributing to the formation of a modern and eco-friendly transport system.
Share of the country's shipbuilding and ship repair potential in Saint Petersburg
40%
%
Level of technological sovereignty for high-speed rail rolling stock by 2030
81
%
National Project Implementation
The National Project "Unmanned Aircraft Systems" is a key strategic initiative aimed at ensuring Russia's technological sovereignty in the field of civil unmanned aviation. Saint Petersburg plays a leading role in its implementation, concentrating R&D and production competencies and infrastructure for the development and integration of UAS into a unified airspace.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Enterprises
Saint Petersburg companies Geoscan and Radar mms are key industrial executors of the national project. Geoscan specializes in creating unmanned aerial vehicles for geodesy, monitoring, and mapping, while Radar mms develops radar systems and comprehensive solutions for UAS integration into the airspace. These enterprises actively collaborate with research centers and universities, ensuring the introduction of innovations into mass production.
UAS Research and Production Center
The Research and Production Center for Unmanned Aerial Systems based at Saint Petersburg Technopark JSC acts as an integrator between science, industry, and regulators. Its structure includes:
The center provides end-to-end project support — from R&D to commercialization — and also handles workforce training in laboratory classrooms, implementing the "Personnel for UAS" program.
- Radio-Electronic Instrumentation Center (UAS component development)
- Prototyping Center (creation and testing of prototypes)
- Test site for certification and validation of unmanned solutions
- Data Center
- Chemical Laboratory
- Consultation Centers.
The center provides end-to-end project support — from R&D to commercialization — and also handles workforce training in laboratory classrooms, implementing the "Personnel for UAS" program.
Specialized university programs
Saint Petersburg universities (SPbPU, ITMO, SUAI) implement specialized training programs for engineers and developers in the field of UAS. In collaboration with industrial partners (Radar mms, Geoscan), the following have been created:
This allows for the annual graduation of more than 200 specialists, meeting the industry's workforce needs.
- master's programs in drone design and operation;
- practical courses based at the UAS Research and Production Center with access to modern equipment;
- Russia's first Yunarmiya science and technology unit for early career guidance for schoolchildren.
This allows for the annual graduation of more than 200 specialists, meeting the industry's workforce needs.
Share of Saint Petersburg UAS in the total volume of the Russian UAS market
30%
%
Unmanned aerial systems supplied by St. Petersburg companies under the State Civil Order
1
thousand units
+
National Project Implementation
The National Project "Technological Assurance of Food Security" is a comprehensive strategic initiative aimed at the sustainable development of Russia's agro-industrial complex and the strengthening of its food sovereignty. Saint Petersburg, acting as a high-tech hub, plays a key role in implementing this project, concentrating efforts on deep production modernization, innovation implementation, and the creation of advanced logistics systems.
Technological Support for Food Security
Financial and infrastructural support
Saint Petersburg demonstrates an integrated approach to financing the agro-industrial complex. An example of large-scale investment is the creation of the Agro-Hub Neva logistics center with climate control systems, allowing for vegetable storage. Another significant project was the modernization of the Teplitsy Severnye greenhouse complex with the installation of a drip irrigation system. The city provides targeted subsidies, including compensation for costs related to the purchase of smart greenhouses and the implementation of robotic systems.
Implementation of Innovative Technologies
Advanced technological solutions are being actively introduced in the city's agro-industrial complex. "Leto" Farm uses drones with multispectral cameras for crop monitoring and precision fertilization. The "Lukomorye" dairy complex has implemented an automated milking control system with cow health sensors. The vertical farm project in the Kudrovo industrial zone, which uses hydroponic technology to grow microgreens, deserves special attention.
Educational and Environmental Initiatives
Large-scale educational programs are being implemented, such as "Digital Agronomist" at the Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University, where students are trained to work with smart greenhouses. In the environmental sector: the "EcoProduct" farm has completely switched to biological plant protection, using entomophages instead of pesticides. The city has introduced the "Green Mark" certification system to promote environmentally friendly products.
National Project Implementation
The National Project "New Health Saving Technologies" is a strategic initiative aimed at ensuring Russia's technological sovereignty in healthcare and forming new high-tech markets. In Saint Petersburg, the project is implemented through the comprehensive digitalization of the medical industry, development of the pharmaceutical cluster, and introduction of innovative medical technologies.
New Health Preservation Technologies
Health of Saint Petersburg residents and care for the older generation
The implementation of the "New Health Preservation Technologies" national project in Saint Petersburg is closely linked to achieving key city priorities approved through 2030. Primary focus is placed on the "Health of Saint Petersburgers" and "Care for Silver Age Citizens" areas. Within this framework, a comprehensive program for the modernization of primary healthcare is being formed, allowing for the harmonious combination of national objectives with the resolution of specific issues relevant to the city's residents.
Digitalization of healthcare
One of the central elements of the project implementation was the introduction of the Unified Medical Information System (EMIS) of Saint Petersburg, created on the basis of the Moscow EMIAS platform. This system forms a unified digital space, ensuring efficient exchange of medical information between all healthcare institutions in the city. The digitalization of processes allows not only for the optimization of costs for the development of medical information systems but also for rapid adaptation to changes in legislation, as well as improving the quality of medical care delivery.
Development of the pharmaceutical cluster and medical industry
An important direction of the national project implementation is the development of the pharmaceutical cluster and medical industry of Saint Petersburg. This work is aimed at ensuring Russia's technological sovereignty in the healthcare sector through the localization of medical device production, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical cell products. In practice, this is implemented through the creation of innovative biopharmaceutical clusters, such as "NevaBio", where full-scale production of biosimilar oncology drugs and modern surgical instruments has been deployed.
Growth in the volume of high-tech medical care in Saint Petersburg over 5 years
35
%
New medical institutions opened over 5 years
52
National Project Implementation
The National Project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving Russia's technological sovereignty in the digital sphere. Saint Petersburg plays a key role in implementing this project, demonstrating leadership positions in digitalization rankings and ensuring a mass transition to domestic software. Thanks to its developed IT infrastructure and comprehensive approach to digital transformation, the city makes a significant contribution to creating a safe and efficient digital environment, ensuring the accessibility of electronic services for the population and business.
Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State
Digital infrastructure development
Saint Petersburg is actively developing its digital infrastructure, providing high-speed broadband internet access for households and enterprises. Under the leadership of the Saint Petersburg State Government Institution "Information Technology and Communications Management," the operation of state information systems is coordinated, including platforms for managing budget processes and social services. Special attention is paid to connecting industrial zones and business parks to modern telecommunications networks, creating a foundation for the digital transformation of key economic sectors.
Implementation of domestic software
The city systematically implements Russian software in organizations across various economic sectors. Industrial enterprises are transitioning to domestic process automation systems, while government institutions use Russian operating systems and office suites. This approach promotes technological independence and digital environment security, while supporting local IT developers.
A significant role in this process is played by the Russian Vendor Demonstration Site, established at the Saint Petersburg Technopark, which serves as a meeting point for business representatives, government organizations, and end-users with key vendors.
A significant role in this process is played by the Russian Vendor Demonstration Site, established at the Saint Petersburg Technopark, which serves as a meeting point for business representatives, government organizations, and end-users with key vendors.
Digitalization of services and cybersecurity
Saint Petersburg implements a comprehensive approach to the digitalization of state and municipal services, ensuring their availability in electronic form, including integration with the healthcare industry through the Unified Medical Information System (EMIS). Proactive services are being introduced to simplify citizen interaction with departments. Simultaneously, cybersecurity systems are being developed, utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to prevent fraudulent activities. To improve human resource management efficiency, local government bodies are connecting to a unified digital platform.