Premier Venture Capital Event

Kazan Venture Fair

Russia's flagship innovation showcase and investment summit connecting seed and early-stage tech ventures, international angel syndicates, venture capitalists, and national development institutions.

Dates April 26–27, 2016
Location Kazan, Korston Club Hotel
Edition XVI Russian & XI Kazan Fair
Kazan Venture Fair Forum Sessions
Scale & Impact

Forum Highlights & Track Record

Over more than a decade of leadership, the Kazan Venture Fair has become an internationally recognized launchpad for cutting-edge technologies.

10+ Years
Continuous venture summit leadership
50 Startups
Pre-screened exhibitors in the expo hall
8M RUB
Direct funding ticket from organizers
1M EUR
Syndicated capital from global venture partners
Technology Sectors

Core Innovation Verticals

The fair curates high-growth ventures across strategic engineering and digital fields with confirmed global addressable markets.

IT

Information Technology & SaaS

Enterprise software, cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for global businesses.

IND

Advanced Industrial Technologies

Robotics, industrial IoT, additive manufacturing, composite materials, and precision hardware engineering.

OIL

Petrochemicals & Energy

Enhanced oil recovery technologies, deep hydrocarbon processing, energy-efficient units, and sustainable resource management.

BIO

Biomedicine & Life Sciences

Medical devices, specialized diagnostics, pharmaceutical innovations, and digital healthcare infrastructures.

DEV

Instrumentation & Sensors

Precision optics, microelectronics, navigation systems, and next-generation telecommunication equipment.

ECO

Cleantech & Eco-Efficiency

Industrial waste recycling, renewable power integration, environmental monitoring, and circular economy tools.

Global Accelerator Track

International Scaleup Initiative

A joint initiative by the Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan, Pulsar Venture Capital, NDRC (Ireland), and Almaz Capital.

Structured Acceleration in Russia, Ireland, and Silicon Valley

Selected venture finalists participate in an intensive international preparation sprint designed to establish sustainable business footholds in Europe and North America.

  • Investor Pitching: Dedicated pitch session before European and US venture capital partners.
  • Cross-Border Mentorship: Direct guidance from experienced Silicon Valley and European founders.
  • Export Facilitation: Soft-landing assistance from Enterprise Ireland and FASIE.
  • Diversity Focus: Dedicated tracks supporting women in tech leadership and industry-backed spinouts.
International Accelerator Program
Key Participants

Featured Speakers & Leaders

RM
Rustam Minnikhanov
President of the Republic of Tatarstan
AF
Andrei Fursenko
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
AG
Alexander Galitsky
Managing Partner, Almaz Capital Partners
SL
Sven Lingjaerde
Managing Partner, Endeavour Vision; President, Tech Tour
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