Present your project
Explain the value of your technology to a business audience and show what lies behind your idea.
Future Talks / Founders on stage
STARTUP
PITCH
SESSION↗
Projects and the people
behind the technology.
Present your startup
to investors, companies
and experts.
About the pitch session01 / CONNECTION
Present your project
to investors and business
Startup Pitch Session is part of Future Talks, a summit planning to welcome 1000+ participants. Technology teams can present their solution and explain what they need from businesses, investors and experts.
On stage: the essence of your project. In conversation: details, questions and potential next steps. The pitch audience and selection terms are being finalised.
Complete the questionnaire
Feedback
Test how clearly your proposition comes across in conversations with business and technology professionals.
Business connections
Start conversations about pilots, partnerships and growth. Presenting does not guarantee investment or deals.
Bonuses
Partner support
Executive AI
Pitch session winners receive a 12-month Executive AI subscription.
An AI-powered service for working effectively on projects.
Technology directions02 / FRONTIERS
Priority
directions
Eight directions for technology projects. Explore the solutions we are looking for and choose the best fit for your application.
AI platforms for scientific research and virtual experiments
Multimodal systems that understand speech, images and the physical world
Personal AI assistants and autonomous digital agents
Learning platforms with personal AI tutors
Tools for creating film, music, design and virtual worlds
Intelligent systems for accessible communication and navigation
AI environments for software development and testing
Personal AI systems that run on devices without the cloud
Digital trust, data protection and AI safety systems
Personal health and healthy longevity systems
Home diagnostics and wearable devices with AI analysis
Digital clinical assistants and early diagnosis systems
Neurorehabilitation with bionics, robotics and neural interfaces
Digital mental health support systems
Reproductive health solutions for women and men
Monitoring platforms for chronic conditions
Bioengineering systems for growing and repairing living tissue
Platforms for drug discovery and personalised cell and gene therapies
Service robots for homes, public spaces and delivery
Robotic systems for assembly and object handling
Autonomous inspection systems for hazardous and hard-to-reach sites
Civilian drone systems for monitoring and logistics
Autonomous mobility systems with onboard AI and computer vision
Robotic systems with tactile sensing and soft mechanisms
Intelligent robot motion control systems
Platforms for training robots in simulation and by human demonstration
Humanoid robots and human–robot interaction systems
Research platforms for designing materials with targeted properties
3D printing systems and digital product quality control
Lightweight composite structures for transport and infrastructure
Materials and coatings that resist wear and overheating
Photonic systems for communication, sensing and computing
Computing platforms built on new chips and architectures
Digital twins of factories and equipment
Intelligent diagnostics for materials and structures
Manufacturing systems that recycle and reuse materials
Next-generation battery systems
Energy storage for homes, transport and power grids
Smart grids and distributed generation
Solar power systems using new photovoltaic technologies
Hydrogen systems and autonomous power supplies
Geothermal heating and power generation
Energy-efficient heating, cooling and heat recovery
Water treatment and reuse systems
Waste processing and valuable resource recovery
Intelligent platforms for building design and project validation
Generative architecture and urban planning systems
Digital construction management and monitoring systems
Smart buildings and digital property management platforms
Building climate control and energy management systems
Intelligent bridge and structural safety systems
Urban mobility and transport modelling platforms
Digital water supply and district heating management
Urban climate adaptation and environmental planning systems
Precision agriculture platforms with AI and digital field twins
Autonomous robotic systems for agriculture
Smart greenhouses and controlled-environment growing systems
Digital animal health and farm management systems
Biological crop protection and soil restoration systems
Fermentation platforms for food proteins and ingredients
Cell-based food production platforms
Breeding platforms for resilient crop varieties
Food safety, freshness monitoring and waste reduction systems
Earth observation and environmental monitoring satellites
Satellite platforms for communications and the Internet of Things
Inter-satellite communication and ground access systems
Small spacecraft platforms and onboard systems
Orbital science laboratories and research instruments
Next-generation satellite navigation systems
Autonomous space systems with onboard AI
Orbital safety and space debris monitoring systems
Robotic systems for in-orbit servicing and manufacturing
Working across disciplines? Select “Other / interdisciplinary project” in the questionnaire and tell us more.
Preparing your presentation03 / YOUR PITCH
What to include
in your presentation
Explain the problem, technology, results and team. Tell us what kind of support you are looking for.
Problem → solution
Who do you help? Why are existing solutions not enough? Technology and results
Technology → results
Show a prototype, product, pilot or data. Separate what you have verified from what remains to be tested.
Team → next step
Why your team? What do you need now: a pilot, a partner, investment or expertise?
ExpertsPEOPLE / PERSPECTIVES
Experts
Entrepreneurship, foresight and engineering. Different perspectives on technology — and on the next step for your team.
Margarita Pirinen
Co-founder and CEO of BIOS
Technology entrepreneurship and digital health.
01 / PRODUCT / HEALTHTECH
Anna Minakova
Futures strategist · sustainability expert
Strategic foresight, ESG and long-term development scenarios.
02 / FORESIGHT / SUSTAINABILITY
Ilya Chekh
Founder of Motorica and Gravity Frontiers
Robotics, science-based entrepreneurship and space technology.
03 / ROBOTICS / SPACETECH
Vladimir Vasilyev
Entrepreneur, AI expert
10+ years of enterprise AI-transformation practice.
04 / AI / ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATIONYour path to the stage04 / NEXT STEPS
How to
take part
Pitch schedule · 2026
Applications close25 November · 23:59 MSK
Initial analyst review25–30 November
Sector expert selection30 November–7 December
Presentation preparation7–20 December
Application
Project, team, results and a presentation link.
BY 25 NOVEMBERInitial analyst review
Review of materials, results and fit for the pitch format.
25–30 NOVEMBERSector expert selection
Sector assessment and selection of projects for the stage.
30 NOVEMBER–7 DECEMBERPreparation
Scripts, slides, demonstration and rehearsals.
7–20 DECEMBERPitch session
Startup Pitch Session in the Future Talks programme.
22 DECEMBER 2026
Startup questionnaire05 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Tell us
about your startup
Complete the project questionnaire
in four steps.
4 steps · go back and add details
Frequently asked questions
Who can complete the questionnaire?
The questionnaire suits technology teams from research and prototypes to operating businesses. Describe your product, results and participation goals.
Does completing the questionnaire guarantee a stage slot?
No. A stage appearance requires confirmation from the organisers. Describe your project, results and what you need from the audience; a visitor ticket does not guarantee a stage slot.
What presentation do I need?
Prepare a short presentation covering the problem, solution, technology, results, team and your request. Add its link to the project questionnaire.
How long is a pitch, and what is the deadline?
The pitch session is scheduled for 22 December 2026, 15:00–16:00 Moscow time. The programme allows for eight teams, each with a six-minute slot including the speaker changeover. Pitch applications close on 25 November 2026 at 23:59 Moscow time. Initial analyst review: 25–30 November. Sector expert selection: 30 November–7 December. Presentation preparation: 7–20 December. The pitch session takes place on 22 December 2026.
Is there a participation fee? Do I need a ticket?
Pitching and exhibiting are separate participation formats. A visitor ticket provides access to the events in its package, but does not include a stage slot or your own stand.
Where will my data be sent?
Questionnaire data remains in the open window until the page is closed or reloaded. Download the file to keep your answers. It is not sent to the organisers.