18 September 2025

On September 18, the youth forum Space Day took place. The event was dedicated to promoting innovative entrepreneurship. Hi-Tech Park joined the forum as a partner.

Anna Ryabova, the Director of Hi-Tech Park, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of supporting young and ambitious founders, who are the driving force behind the technological future.

"This is where our future unicorns are and we are looking forward to welcome them in the Park," she noted.

A key part of the program was the presentation by Dmitry Mikulko, head of the HTP Startup Center, who announced that applications to the startup ecosystem development programs are open.

"We are launching two different but important tracks that help to cultivate a sustainable ecosystem: one for those who want to invest wisely in startups, and the other for teams ready to attract investment and scale up."

The Venture Academy is a free two-month program in partnership with the law firm Alba LLP for those who want to understand the startup venture model and see opportunities behind risks. Participants will receive practical training focusing on startup valuation, legal aspects, and investment management, as well as mentoring and dealmaking opportunities.

The main goal is to develop a venture mindset and prepare for their first investment experience.

The program launches on October 21, and applications are accepted until October 14.

The Incubation System is a support program for startups with MVPs, first customers, and scalability potential. This partnership offers ongoing access to expertise, traction monitoring, networking, and a focus on key metrics. The program is free and aimed at achieving product-market fit and preparing for investment.

Applications for the Incubation System are open until October 19.

You can apply to the Venture Academy and the Incubation System now.

The Space Day forum traditionally brought together active young people with an entrepreneurial mindset. The event is known for its practical focus: real-life stories of success and failure from startup founders, as well as valuable insights from leading experts from major companies.

Participants enjoyed networking sessions with forum partners, real-life case studies at hackathons, and startup games where they could test their business hypotheses.