State and business investments in scientific research should be increased to 2% of GDP by 2030, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his address to the Federal Assembly. The head of state stressed the importance of scientific knowledge for economic development.
We must more than double total investment in research and development, bringing their share to 2% of GDP by 2030, and in this indicator become one of the leading scientific powers in the world
During a meeting of the Council for Science and Education, which took place in early February, Putin said that Russia is among the top countries in terms of government spending on science.
He instructed the Cabinet to expand funding for this industry. As part of the country's technological development program, members of the government should present a list of the most important science-intensive technologies.
Earlier, the Ministry of Education and Science announced the Student Startup competition to develop technological entrepreneurship among students of Russian universities. Priority will be given to projects related to AI, 3D printing technologies, and medicine. The winners will receive 1 million rubles for their implementation.
