October 13 Daily S&T Trendletter

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Date: 13.10.2023
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  • Russia pays companies for the introduction of artificial intelligence in priority industries

 

Companies that are planning a pilot implementation of Russian software, platform solutions, services or hardware and software complexes using Russian AI technologies can apply for a grant in the amount of 20 to 100 million rubles. A mandatory requirement is co—financing of at least 50% of the project budget from non-government sources.
Source: CNews

 

  • Megaprojects will be launched for the development of the chemical industry in Russia

 

The first event will be the launch of industrial production and research of citric acid, its salts and other types of acids. The megaproject is being implemented within the framework of the Concept of Technological Development until 2030 and aims to consolidate the country’s self-sufficiency in various industries.
Source: Interfax

 

  • The Government will allocate additional funds for the provision of specialized and high-tech medical care

 

More than 24.5 billion rubles will be additionally allocated. Additional funding will increase the availability of medicine.
Source: The Russian Government

 

  • Skolkovo resident plans to test a vision-restoring neuroimplant in 2025

 

Sensor-Tech Laboratory (Skolkovo resident, VEB Group.Russia) announced such plans at a specialized session of the Biotechmed forum in Sochi.
Source: TASS

 

  • In Russia more accurate way to study the neural networks of the human brain was presented

 

Specialists of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the AIRI Institute have proposed a way to accurately determine functional neural networks when studying brain function: The approach is based on the so-called PSIICOS projection. This will allow the development of non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. The results of the work are published in the journal Neuroimage.
Source: TASS