The Skoltech research ecosystem consists of 15 centers, dozens of labs and research groups, and first-rate laboratory facilities of common use. Committed to excellence, Skoltech pursues research in advanced areas of crucial importance to Russia and the world.

target domains

Skoltech is active in six interdisciplinary areas of research, education, and innovation. Its priorities are fostering competencies, bringing technologies to the market, and training new technological leaders for science, industry, and business.

artificial intelligence
advanced materials and engineering
telecommunications, photonics and quantum technologies
life sciences & health, agro
energy efficiency & energy transition
advanced studies
centers for research, education and innovation

The Skoltech centers for research, education, and innovation are balanced between all three components and across the six priority areas: life sciences, health, and agro; telecommunications, photonics, and quantum technologies; artificial intelligence; advanced materials and engineering; energy efficiency and the energy transition; and advanced studies.

project centres

The project centers of Skoltech are task forces for developing technologies that will have a significant impact on the national economy.

research lab

The research laboratory develops new methods of material design and applies them to a wide range of scientific problems. The laboratory unites talented young scientists who have passed the competitive selection alongside researchers and students from all over the world.

research facilities center

The center manages Skoltech’s laboratories of common use with more than 1,500 pieces of state-of-the-art equipment, including those not available anywhere else in Russia.