Skolkovo Foundation will conduct a startup tour in Minsk in March 2015, Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology Alexander Shumilin told a press conference dedicated to the Day of Belarusian Science. According to him, it is a great chance for young scientists to present their innovation projects. “We will welcome experts that will assess projects, choose the most promising works and also explain how to advance your developments. We have scheduled a series of lectures and consultations. Individual consultations with the authors of the most interesting works are expected to take place as well,” he explained.
The Belarusian Innovation Fund has been authorized for the organization of the startup tour on Belarus’ behalf. Partaking in it will be the finalists of the youth innovation project competitions “A Hundred Idea for Belarus”, the National Academy of Sciences and the Industry Ministry.