ISSEK projects

Monitoring projects

Knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) in Russia

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2007 annually

Results: Databases on the Russian KIBS sector, its dynamics, supply and demand, interactions between providers and customers, innovation activities, spatial dimension and policy perspectives. Academic papers, reports, information bulletins and analytics for Russian government authorities

Strategies of the innovation process actors (Russian part of the European Manufacturing Survey — the consortium of 18 countries)

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2009 annually

Results: Databases combining quantitative and qualitative data on the engagement of enterprises (~1200 biannually) and research organisations (~1000 biannually) in the processes of creation, usage, dissemination of new knowledge, advanced technologies and organisational methods, as well as strategies in the domain of science, technology and innovation (STI) and the demand on policy instruments to support STI. Academic papers in leading international journals, analytical reports, information bulletins

Business tendency and entrepreneurial behaviour in the Russian economy

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2009 annually

Results: Databases on business tendencies and entrepreneurial behaviour in manufacturing and services based on surveys of 34 000 enterprises across most Russian regions (data are collected monthly, quarterly and annually). Academic papers, reports, information bulletins and analytics for the government authorities, business community and international organisations

Innovative behaviour of the population

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2009 annually

Results: Databases on public perceptions of and attitudes to STI, innovative practices in the households, skills for innovation, acceptance of new technologies and other characteristics of innovative behaviour of the Russian population. Academic papers, annual statistical data books, information bulletins and international analytical reports (including OECD STI Scoreboards and The Global Innovation Index)
 
Monitoring of highly qualified R&D personnel (part of a large-scale comparative international project ‘Careers of Doctorate Holders’ by OECD, Eurostat and UNESCO Institute for Statistics involving 26 countries)

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2010 annually

Results: Databases on Russian doctorate holders including demographic and social indicators, data on employment, international and inter-sectoral mobility, careers and earnings, competencies of highly qualified R&D personnel. Academic papers, reports, information bulletins and analytics for government authorities and international organisations

Global technology trends

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2011 annually

Results: Database of technology trends for various sectors of the economy. The data have been used in national and sectoral foresight studies, academic publications, reports, newsletters, and analytics for government authorities, companies and research organisations, as well as for the development of national strategic documents in S&T

Monitoring of education markets

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: Since 2002 annually

Results: Databases and analytics on the Russian preschool, primary and secondary education sectors, their dynamics, supply and demand, interactions between providers and customers, their motivations, behaviour and strategies, policy perspectives. Publications, reports, information bulletins and analytics for federal and regional authorities

Research projects

2016

Revealing long-term global S&T challenges and trends in BRICS countries

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: of S&T priorities for BRICS countries; roadmap of S&T cooperation among Russia and BRICS countries; list of research organisations – potential participants of S&T cooperation; recommendations on new joint S&T programmes; analytical report

 

Update of technology roadmaps in the aircraft industry

Customer: The National Research Center ‘Zhukovsky Institute’

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Methodological approach to the update of technology roadmaps in the aircraft industry

 

'Knowledge network' for exchanging best R&D management practices

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Qualitative survey of more than 120 Russian universities and research institutions; database of best R&D management practices

 

Framework for S&T policy evaluation in Russia

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Survey of 300 universities and research organisations; draft policy documents and guidelines on S&T evaluation

 

Promotion of investment-attractive Russian innovative clusters

Customer: Russian Venture Company

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Policy recommendations and methodology on the selection of investment-attractive Russian innovative clusters

 

Analysis of mechanisms of government support of applied research

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Policy recommendations on stimulating private investments in R&D and technology adaptation 

 

Russia’s S&T development and related government policies

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Analytical report on S&T development in Russia; policy recommendations

 

Effectiveness of budgetary R&D expenditures

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Methodology and guidelines on the assessment of the efficiency of budgetary R&D expenditures

 

Participative foresight for smarter cities: from a vision over scenarios to roadmapping

Customer: Russian Foundation for Humanities

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Recommendations and a roadmap for the development of a 'smart' city

 

Monitoring of the economics of education

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016-2017

Expected results: Comprehensive, dynamic analysis of the economic aspects of the development of education in the Russian Federation based on multiple surveys and statistical data 

 

Recommendations for the Russian Space Corporation innovation programme

Customer: Central scientific research institute of machine-building (TSNIIMash)

Timing: 2016

Results: Draft sections of the Russian Space Corporation innovation programme

 

Research and innovation potential of Moscow

Customer: Government of Moscow

Timing: 2016

Results: A statistical data book and analytical report on R&D and innovation in Moscow; a register of Moscow-based R&D-performing organisations 

 

Statistical monitoring of Russian Internet development

Customer: The Russian Coordinating Center of the National Internet Domain

Timing: 2016

Results: Recommendations for statistical monitoring of Russian Internet development

 

Innovation activity of Russian nanoindustry organisations

Customer: Rusnano

Timing: 2016

Results: Methodology for the assessment of innovation activity of nanoindustry organisations

 

Strategy for the rehabilitation industry of Russia up to 2030

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: Draft strategy for the rehabilitation industry of Russia up to 2030

 

Mechanisms of participation of R&D organisations in the S&T strategy of agriculture development

Customer: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: Recommendations for policy makers, universities and research institutions

 

Methodology for calculation of manpower balance and balance of labour costs

Customer: Federal Statistics Service

Timing: 2016

Results: Methodological guidelines for calculation of manpower balance and balance of labour costs

 

Analysis of Russian photonics market

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: Analysis of Russia's photonics market; assessment of import substitution capabilities; priorities for Russia's photonics markets development

 

Support of international S&T cooperation of Russian universities and research institutions

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: Information brochure and methodological guidelines for Russian universities and research institutions on the development of international cooperation in S&T

 

Developing a methodological approach to government funding of R&D in the aircraft industry

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results:Methodology for government funding of R&D in the aircraft industry

 

Strategy for the Energy-Efficient Lighting and Smart Lighting Control Systems Innovative Cluster

Customer: Mordovia Technopark

Timing: 2016

Results: Draft Strategy for the Energy-Efficient Lighting and Smart Lighting Control Systems Innovative Cluster

 

Technology audit of Bashneft Oil Company

Customer: Bashneft Oil Company

Timing: 2016

Results: Recommendations on developing technology and innovation management systems

 

Organisation of the International Scientific and Practical Conference 'BRICS Water Forum'

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: International conference with the participation of researchers and experts from 17 countries

 

Troitsk socio-economic strategy

Customer: Troitsk Administration

Timing: 2016

Results: Draft socio-economic strategy of Troitsk up to 2032

 

Survey of international practices of creation and development of industrial parks, technoparks and industrial clusters

Customer: Association for assistance to clusters and technoparks development

Timing: 2016

Results: Recommendations for Russia on the adaptation of best international practices of creation and development of industrial parks, technoparks and industrial clusters

 

Assessment of industrial clusters and industrial parks

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: Guidelines for the analysis of industrial clusters and industrial parks; policy recommendations on the mechanisms of their government support

 

Update of the Transneft innovation programme

Customer: Transneft Oil Company

Timing: 2016

Results: Transneft innovation programme up to 2021

 

Analysis and modelling of innovation actors’ behaviour

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: New approaches for measuring innovation activities in large companies; modelling innovation functions of research organisations; generalisation of best practices of competence building in the field of engineering; empirical analysis of key determinants of public awareness of science and technology (S&T)

Update of the Russian Post innovation programme

Customer: Russian Post

Timing: 2016

Results: Russian Post innovation programme for 2016-2020

Design and evaluation of S&T policy tools

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2016

Results: Methods for long-term forecasting of S&T indicators; testing 'quality function deployment' approach for S&T foresight; framework for technology audit of R&D-performing organisations; foresight methods for national energy security; methods for designing technology roadmaps based on quantitative analysis of academic publications and patents 

2015

Design of the Long-Term S&T Strategy of the Russian Federation

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Recommendations on drafting the Long-Term S&T Strategy of the Russian Federation based on expert group meetings and a survey of key stakeholders including national authorities, universities and research organisations

Alrosa’s innovation programme design and implementation

Customer: JSC Alrosa

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Draft regulation for Alrosa’s innovation programme design and implementation including basic definitions, responsible units, requirements for the programme contents, organisation and monitoring

Measuring the use of advanced technologies in agriculture

Customer: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Statistical methodology on the use of advanced technologies in agriculture-related industries including draft questionnaire and survey design

 
Innovation performance indicators for an oil and gas company

Customer: Research institute of an oil and gas company

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: A system of key performance indicators for innovative activities of the oil and gas company. Mechanisms for the company's STI collaboration with external organisations

 
Monitoring of S&T priority areas and critical technologies of the Russian Federation

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Monitoring methodology, a set of pilot statistical and expert surveys, analytical studies. Identification of key results that were achieved in the field of S&T. Analytical report

 
STI cooperation in the APEC region

Customer: The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Statistical methodology and analysis of STI cooperation in APEC economies. Analytical report

GLONASS strategy and long-term programme

Customer: JSC GLONASS

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: GLONASS strategy and long-term programme up to 2020

Integrating S&T foresight into the national system of strategic planning

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Methodologies for the integration of S&T foresight into the system of strategic planning of Russia. Analytical report on promising S&T areas vis-a-vis global and national trends, prospective markets and technologies  

 
Assessment of R&D and engineering activities in the transport sector

Customer: The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of R&D and engineering in the transport sector and a series of draft regulations

 
Analysis and modelling of innovation actors’ behaviour

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015

Results: Analysis of innovation strategies in large companies; analysis of functions of the research organisations as the actors of national innovation systems; an approach to measuring and modelling of the R&D skills; analysis of the cognitive peculiarities of the innovation concept

 
Improvement of national R&D statistics

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Harmonisation of methodology and indicators used in national R&D surveys with latest OECD recommendations. Organisation of a census survey and update of the national register of R&D-performing institutions

S&T Foresight 2030 for the Russian food and agriculture sector

Customer: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: S&T foresight 2030 for the Russian food and agriculture sector including a description of global challenges, future markets, prospective technology areas

Development of a network of sectoral S&T foresight centres

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: A set of training courses and a series of foresight studies for particular technology areas and sectors of economy

 
Assessing the implementation of innovative projects related to oil pipeline transportation

Customer: A Russian oil and gas company

Timing: 2015

Results: Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of innovative projects related to oil pipeline transportation

 
Information and analytical support for Russia's cooperation with OECD in STI

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015–2016

Results: Recommendations for Russia's participation in new OECD projects, and on the harmonisation of Russian STI legislation with the OECD's strategic documents

Designing effective STI policy: methods and tools

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015

Results: Framework for the short- and medium-term forecasting of S&T indicators; recommendations for applying methods of ‘weak signals’ and ‘wild cards’ to S&T foresight; approaches to regional foresight studies; a toolkit for S&T priority-setting by large companies; patent analysis of trends, prospects and problems of medical technologies in Russia

Foresight of Russian market of assistive technologies up to 2030

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015

Results: Priority S&T areas for the assistive technologies and devices. The technology roadmap 'Substitution and rehabilitation of mobility impairments' showing prospective pathways and strategies of the development of assistive technologies and devices

Analysis of global technology trends and markets for the Russian Energy Foresight 2035

Customer: Institute for Energy Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences

Timing: 2015

Results: Identification and analysis of key global technology trends and markets. Draft report to the Government of the Russian Federation

 
Measuring the Russian photonics industry

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015

Results: Draft questionnaires, indicators, groupings and recommendations for the statistical measurement of the Russian photonics industry developed and tested within a group of Russian enterprises

STI collaboration in the APEC region

Customer: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Timing: 2015

Results: A system of statistical indicators and recommendations for analysis of STI collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region

 
Research and innovation potential of Moscow

Customer: Innovations Agency of Moscow

Timing: 2015

Results: A statistical data book and analytical report on R&D and innovation in Moscow; a register of Moscow-based R&D-performing organisations  

Analysis of industrial statistics in Russia

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015

Results: Analysis and recommendations on the improvement of the Russian industrial statistics. System of key statistical indicators for policy-making

 
Short-term training programme 'Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation'

Customer: The Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam

Timing: 2015

Results: Short-term training programme 'Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation' consisting of 20 thematic lectures developed and delivered for staff members of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam in Moscow and Saint Petersburg

Improvement of national innovation statistics

Customer: The Center for Strategic Research

Timing: 2015

Results: Analysis of international standards and of Russian innovation statistics including the quality of statistical indicators. Recommendations for the improvement of innovation statistics

 
Methodology for a statistical survey on headcounts and demand for employees with disabilities and limited mobility opportunities

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2015

Results: Draft questionnaire, statistical indicators and survey design for the analysis of employment of workers with disabilities and limited mobility opportunities

Forecasting demand for hydrocarbon processing products based on catalysts and additives in the Russian Federation up to 2030

Customer: Research and Design Institute for Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industry (VNIPIneft)

Timing: 2015

Results: Long-term forecast of demand for the products of oil refining and petrochemical industries. Policy recommendations on import substitution in production and consumption of catalysts and additives used in the processing of hydrocarbon raw materials

2014

 
Research and innovation (R&I) activities of Moscow universities

Customer: The Government of Moscow

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Database of Moscow organisations performing R&I activities. Recommendations for the improvement of R&I cooperation between the Government of Moscow and Moscow universities; a list of prospective Moscow clusters with universities’ participation

 
Measuring engineering services and industrial design markets in Russia

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2016

Results: Definitions, groupings, draft questionnaires and recommendations for the statistical measurement of Russian engineering services and industrial design markets. Three pilot surveys conducted

 
Key challenges, opportunities and potential breakthrough technology areas

Customer: Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-term Forecasting

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: List of key challenges, opportunities and potential breakthrough technology areas. Analysis of potential impact of promising technologies on different sectors of the economy

 
Monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of R&D-performing institutions

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Framework design and pilot evaluation of public research institutions. Policy recommendations on the optimisation of the structure of the national R&D sector

Organisation of the project office for the development of innovation infrastructure

Customer: The Center for Strategic Research Foundation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Concept for and organisational model of the project office for the development of innovation infrastructure. Recommendations for monitoring regional innovative clusters and innovation programmes of state-owned enterprises

 
Analysis and modelling of innovation actors’ behaviour

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: An approach to measuring R&D personnel; analysis of the technology transfer and the role of research and technology organisations in the academic-industry relations; modelling the heterogeneity of demand on innovation policy instruments; study of innovations developed in amateur Do It Yourself communities

 
S&T development of civil aviation in Russia

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Technology roadmaps in the fields of aircraft design, engines, materials, board and electronic equipment

 
Establishing university centres responsible for cooperation with the corporate sector

Customer: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Draft documents and methodology for the establishment and functioning of the university centres responsible for cooperation with the corporate sector

 
Improvement of lifelong learning models

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Analysis of lifelong learning in Russia including motivation and strategies of households based on population surveys. Recommendations for the improvement of lifelong learning models

 
Moscow Med Tech Cluster strategy and programme

Customer: Russian National Medical Research University named after N.I. Pirogov

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Strategy and programme of Moscow Med Tech Cluster including key performance indicators, description of cluster members, list of investment projects, proposals for the development of cluster's infrastructure

 
Drafting regional industrial programmes

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: A list of 125 Russian industrial clusters. Guidelines for the creation of industrial clusters. Draft industrial infrastructure programme

Revision of S&T priority areas and critical technologies of the Russian Federation

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Revised S&T priority areas and a list of critical technologies of the Russian Federation. Report to the Government of the Russian Federation

 
Rising powers: emerging technologies and implications of next-generation innovation systems development in China and Russia

Customer: UK Economic and Social Research Council

Timing: 2014–2016

Results: Series of publications and analytical reports based on multiple interviews with representatives from companies, research institutions, federal authorities in China and Russia, bibliometric and patent analysis

 
Information and analytical support of public education policy

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: Surveys of educational institutions; policy recommendations on the improvement of the education governance system

Analysis of the Moscow R&D sector

Customer: Innovations Agency of Moscow

Timing: 2014

Results: Statistical data book 'Moscow: Science and Innovations'. A review of major trends in Moscow’s STI development; a register of Moscow-based R&D-performing organisations

Modernisation of national education statistics

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014–2015

Results: New indicators and recommendations on statistical surveys in the spheres of professional education, professional training, supplementary professional training, and supplementary education for adults

Improving the efficiency of Russia's involvement in global value chains

Customer: The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: Analysis of international approaches and OECD recommendations for involvement in global value chains (GVC). Comparative analysis of GVC-related statistical indicators and national strategies of involvement in GVC. Recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of Russia's participation in GVC

Advanced technologies in the field of catalysts for oil refining and petrochemicals

Customer: JSC Science and Innovation

Timing: 2014

Results: Roadmap on the advanced technologies in the field of catalysts for the oil refining and petrochemicals industry including promising research areas, potential markets and contributions to national-level S&T priorities

Critical technologies for the health sector

Customer: The Ministry of Health of Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: A list of critical technologies and innovative products for the health sector of the Russian Federation

 
Assessing Russia’s share on the global nanotechnology market

Customer: The Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programmes

Timing: 2014

Results: Methodology and quantitative estimates of Russia’s share on the global nanotechnology market

Foresight and priority setting for S&T

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: Systematisation of effects of green technologies in the energy sector; analysis of methods for short-term forecasting of S&T indicators dynamics; recommendations for identification of weak signals and wild cards; approaches to foresight for SMEs; patent analysis of countries’ technological development

 
Improvement of the surveys on ICT usage in households and by individuals

Customer: Federal State Statistics Service

Timing: 2014

Results: New indicators and recommendations for the improvement of the national survey on ICT usage in households and by individuals

Integration of national and sectoral S&T foresight studies

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: A pilot technology roadmap integrating results of national and sectoral foresight studies for the sector of petrochemistry

Determining the procurement price for R&D and engineering services

Customer: Transneft Research and Development Institute for Oil and Oil Products Transportation

Timing: 2014

Results: Approaches to price setting for R&D and engineering services based on both cost estimates and price comparisons of similar services

Identification of long-term research priorities on the basis of foresight

Customer: Tomsk National Research University

Timing: 2014

Results: A list of long-term research priorities for the Tomsk National Research University

Assessing the implementation of innovative energy efficiency technologies

Customer: Research institute of an oil and gas company

Timing: 2014

Results: Approaches to designing a layered roadmap and conducting expert surveys to validate the implementation of innovative energy efficiency technologies in an oil and gas company

Development of the network of sectoral S&T foresight centres

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: A set of training courses and a series of pilot foresight studies for particular technology areas and sectors of economy

Strategy for the Foundation for the Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises

Customer: Foundation for the Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises

Timing: 2014

Results: Draft Strategy for the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises for 2014–2020

 
Designing research programmes in social sciences and humanities

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: Analysis of best international practices of priority setting in social sciences and humanities. Recommendations for the development of research programmes in social sciences and humanities based on bibliometric analysis and expert surveys

 
Analysis of the life-cycle procurement practices

Customer: Transneft Research and Development Institute for Oil and Oil Products Transportation

Timing: 2014

Results: Analysis of international practices of life-cycle procurement. Recommendations for a company on the improvement of life-cycle procurement criteria and procedures

 
Identifying the prospective areas of development on the basis of research and education foresight

Customer: National University of Science and Technology MISiS

Timing: 2014

Results: A list of prospective areas of development of MISiS in the field of research and education

Monitoring business climate in manufacturing and trade

Customer: The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2014

Results: Development of a composite index of business climate in manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade. Monthly reports on the survey results

 
Recommendations on total labor costs assessment

Customer: The Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat)

Timing: 2014

Results: Methodological recommendations on total labor costs assessmentfor measuring productivity and developing basic 'input-output' tables

 

2013

 

Audit of existing technologies and R&D performers in the field of oil refining and petrochemicals

Customer: A Russian oil and gas company

Timing: 2013–2014

Results: Promising S&T areas and technologies in the field of oil refining and petrochemicals. Recommendations for the company on its R&D strategy until 2025

Update of a regional programme for the Energy-Efficient Lighting and Smart Lighting Control Systems Innovative Cluster

Customer: Mordovia Technopark

Timing: 2013–2014

Results: Updated regional programme for the Energy-Efficient Lighting and Smart Lighting Control Systems Innovative Сluster

Measuring information society development

Customer: The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2013–2014

Results: Analytical report based on the results of a population survey. Questionnaire and methodology of the expert survey of managers of enterprises on the business environment and state regulation in ICT. Recommendations for the modernisation of the state statistical survey of the information society

Broadcasting development in Russia towards 2025

Customer: Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS)

Timing: 2013–2015

Results: Roadmap and draft business plan on broadcasting development in Russia towards 2025

Framework for the national S&T foresight system

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2013

Results: Approaches to the design of S&T foresight system; the concept of the Russian S&T Foresight 2040

Best practices of innovation management in Russian state-owned enterprises

Customer: Russian Venture Company

Timing: 2013

Results: Analytical report based on the survey of best practices of innovation management in the largest Russianstate-owned enterprises

 
Analysis and modelling of innovation actors’ behaviour

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2013

Results: Sectoral differences in the innovation behaviour of Russian research and technology organisations; methodology for observing technologies at different stages of their lifecycle; case study of technological strategy of a large Russian company; specificities of public procurement of knowledge-intensive business services; methodology for measuring perspective demand for professional competences

 
Role of innovative clusters in regional businesses development

Customer: Management Consulting Ltd

Timing: 2013

Results: Approaches to and recommendations on a cluster creation, functioning and development

Monitoring and evaluation of R&D performance of university personnel

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2013

Results: Key performance indicators (KPIs) for universities, their departments and employees engaged in R&D. Experimental software for KPIs accounting and benchmarking

 
Technology roadmap for the hydrogen car market

Customer: Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK)

Timing: 2013

Results: Structure and concept of a technology roadmap for the hydrogen car market

 
Development of the statistical data book 'Moscow: Science and Innovation'

Customer: Innovations Agency of Moscow

Timing: 2013

Results: Statistical data book 'Moscow: Science and Innovation'; a register of Moscow-based R&D-performing organisations

Academic-industry cooperation within the innovative clusters

Customer: Interdepartmental Analytical Centre

Timing: 2013

Results: Analysis of academic-industry cooperation within the Russian innovative clusters. Recommendations on improving cooperation in clusters

Monitoring of Russian educational system

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2013

Results: Statistical methodologies and surveys of educational institutions, employers and households in Russia, covering the following issues: choice of educational programmes, funding of education, strategies of educational institutions, allocation of resources, hiring policies, etc.

Management systems for innovative clusters

Customer: Russian Venture Company

Timing: 2013

Results: Guidelines for cluster management systems based on the analysis of international practices and a survey of Russian innovative clusters

 
Designing an effective STI policy: methods and tools

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2013

Results: Data envelopment analysis (DEA) for measuring the efficiency of national innovation systems; systematisation of key approaches to stimulating energy efficiency and renewables in developed and emerging economies; typology of foresight functions; approaches to integration of foresight into policy making; methodology for corporate foresight; geographical structure of Russian science based on bibliometric analysis

Expertise of applications for a status of technopolis, technological park or industrial park management organisation or residential status

Customer: The Government of Moscow

Timing: 2013

Results: Expert recommendations on the assignment of a status of technopolis or technological park residential or management organisation

Rating of Russian regions by educational development indicators

Customer: The National University of Science and Technology MISiS

Timing: 2013

Results: A system of indicators and methodology for rating regions by their educational development. Recommendations for regional authorities. Publication of an analytical report

Update of the Alrosa innovation programme

Customer: JSC Alrosa

Timing: 2013

Results: Alrosa innovation programme and medium-term implementation plan for 2013–2015 

2012

 

Transition to ‘efficient contracts’ in science

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Roadmap for the transition to ‘efficient contracts’ in science, including key policy measures and indicators. Estimates of additional budget funding; recommendations for further policy development

 
S&T cooperation among companies, universities and research institutions in the energy and transportation sectors

Customer: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Recommendations for energy and transportation companies on the mechanisms of S&T cooperation with universities and research institutions 

New model for training and certification of highly qualified personnel

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Key measures needed to upgrade current practices of training and certification of highly qualified personnel. Draft regulations needed to reform the system of training and certification of highly qualified personnel in science

Development of the concept of the National Centre of Excellence in the field of industrial biotechnology

Customer: State Research Institute for Genetics and Selection of Industrial Microorganisms (Genetika)

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Concept of the National Centre of Excellence on the basis of the Genetika research institute. Recommendations on the legal form of Genetika, innovation and training infrastructures, principles of financing. Forecast of revenues under different scenarios

 
Mechanisms of EU-Russia STI cooperation

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Recommendations and a roadmap of the development of EU-Russia cooperation in 2014–2020

Update of the Aeroflot innovation programme considering the consolidation of assets

Customer: JSC Aeroflot

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: A revised version of the Aeroflot innovation programme for 2011–2015

 
Foresight for Civil Shipbuilding 2030

Customer: Krylov State Research Centre

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Prospects for S&T development of the domestic civil shipbuilding and ship repair industries described in the context of global, national and inter-industry challenges, trends, driving forces and constraints. Analytical report published

 
Development of experimental software for statistical analysis of science, education and innovation

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Algorithms for analysing data patterns and ontological modelling for the field of science, education, innovation and an experimental software for statistical analysis

Measuring biotechnology in Russia

Customer: The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: A review of international experience of statistical surveys of biotechnologies. Methodology for collecting and analysing statistical data on biotechnology in Russia

Design of an entrepreneurial confidence index

Customer: All Russia Public Organisation 'Delovaya Rossiya'

Timing: 2012–2014

Results: Entrepreneurial confidence index for the main economic activities

 
Global technology trends and public policy in the field of energy efficiency

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Latest trends in development of energy efficiency technologies in Russia and the USA based on bibliometric analysis; policy recommendations

 
Software for expert-based interactive roadmapping

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012–2013

Results: Software for expert-based interactive roadmapping developed and registered at the Russian Patent Office

 
S&T cooperation between Russian SMEs and German enterprises

Customers: Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany (BMBF), Foundation for Assistance to Small and Medium Enterprises (FASIE)

Timing: 2012

Results: Report to the BMBF and FASIE on best practices of and barriers to S&T cooperation between Russian SMEs and German enterprises

 
Analysis and modelling of innovation actors’ behaviour

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012

Results: Methodology for comparative analysis of innovation processes based on the concept of knowledge production function; typologies for Russian research and technology organisations; an economic model of client-producer of knowledge-intensive business services; conceptual framework for statistical measurement of emerging technologies; analysis of technology strategies of oil and gas companies

 
Programme for the Energy-Efficient Lighting and Smart Lighting Control Systems Innovative Cluster

Customer: Mordovia Technopark

Timing: 2012

Results: A programme for the Energy-Efficient Lighting and Smart Lighting Control Systems Innovative Cluster including key performance indicators, description of cluster members, list of investment projects, sales forecast for the short-, medium- and long-term periods

 
Analysing Moscow’s innovation system

Customer: The Government of Moscow

Timing: 2012

Results: Classifications of innovation support measures, innovation infrastructure and services. Indicators and methods of monitoring the development of Moscow’s innovation system

Programme for the New Materials, Laser and Radiation Technologies Innovative Cluster

Customer: Technological Institute for Superhard and Novel Carbon Materials (TISNCM)

Timing: 2012

Results: A programme for the New Materials, Laser and Radiation Technologies Innovative Cluster including key performance indicators, description of cluster members, list of investment projects, sales forecast for the short-, medium- and long-term periods

 
Analytical and legal support of Russia's accession to the OECD

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012

Results: Analysis of Russian legal base and policy practices in the sphere of education and STI. Recommendations on the harmonisation of national education and STI legislation and policy in line with international regulations and practices of the OECD

 
Foresight for telecom, IT and mass media

Customer: The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012

Results: Major factors, trends and challenges for the Russian industry of telecom, IT and mass media. Long-term priorities and a roadmap for the industry’s development towards 2025

 
Russian technology platforms’ performance

Customer: Interdepartmental Analytical Centre

Timing: 2012

Results: Recommendations on improving the efficiency of technology platforms

Measuring the efficiency of STI policy tools

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2012

Results: Classification of methods and tools for S&T policy priority-setting; list of new green growth-related socio-economic trends; foresight evaluation methodology; roadmapping methodology for emerging technologies; bibliometric analysis of publication strategies of Russian scientists; recommendations on stimulating patenting and licensing activities nationwide

Expertise of the programme of the St. Petersburg Innovative Cluster of Electronics, Tool Engineering and ICT

Customer: JSC Avangard

Timing: 2012

Results: Finalised programme of the St. Petersburg Innovative Cluster of Electronics, Tool Engineering and ICT. Recommendations on improving state regulation of the clusters’ activities

Foresight study for the Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Customer: Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Timing: 2012

Results: List of prospective areas for the development of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University in the field of research and education

Improvement of innovation statistics in the service sector

Customer: Federal State Statistics Service

Timing: 2012

Results: Customisation of the OEСD/Eurostat recommendations on innovation statistics in the service sector. Review of international practices (US, Canada, South Korea and EU countries). Assessment of the validity of data collected through national innovation surveys

Ranking Russian regions by education development parameters

Customer: The National University of Science and Technology MISiS

Timing: 2012

Results: Concept and methodology for ranking Russian regions by education development parameters. Database of best practices in the field. Recommendations on improving the governance of regional education systems

 
Programme for the Pushchino Biotechnology Innovative Cluster 

Customer: Non-profit partnership ‘Promoting Biotechnology Cluster Pushchino’

Timing: 2012

Results: A programme for the Pushchino Biotechnology Innovative Cluster including an analysis of cluster performance and supply chains, key performance indicators, a description of cluster members, list of investment projects, sales forecast for the short-, medium- and long-term periods

Development of the statistical data book 'Moscow Science'

Customer: The Government of Moscow

Timing: 2012

Results: Statistical data book 'Moscow Science'; a registry of Moscow-based R&D-performing organisations

Longitudinal study of innovation activity of Russian manufacturing, service and R&D-performing organisations

Customer: Interdepartmental Analytical Centre

Timing: 2012

Results: A database on major trends, scope and problems of innovation activity of Russian manufacturing, service and R&D-performing organisations

Update of the programme of Nizhny Novgorod Innovative Cluster in the Automotive and Petrochemical Industries

Customer: JSC Sibur

Timing: 2012

Results: Updated programme of the Nizhny Novgorod Innovative Cluster in the Automotive and Petrochemical Industries including the analysis of cluster performance and supply chains, key performance indicators, a description of cluster members, proposals for the development of cluster’s management structure and infrastructure

2011

 

Russian Science and Technology Foresight: 2030

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011–2013

Results: The Russian Science and Technology Foresight 2030 developed and approved by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation

Cooperation of Russian state-owned enterprises with universities and research institutions

Customer: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Timing: 2011–2012

Results: Analysis of cooperation of state-owned enterprises with universities and research institutions. Evaluation of policy regulations for stimulating cooperation activities. Policy recommendations

 
Monitoring of the economics of education (vocational education and labor market)

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011–2013

Results: Comprehensive, dynamic analysis of the economic aspects of the development of education in the Russian Federation based on multiple surveys and statistical data 

 
Assessment of a company’s technological level

Customer: A Russian oil and gas company

Timing: 2011

Results: Assessment of technological level of the company’s major businesses. Recommendations for the regular monitoring of the company’s technological level

 
New mechanisms and policy tools for the innovative development of the economy

Customer: The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011

Results: Analysis of the current innovation policy mix. Proposals of mechanisms to stimulate innovation in state-owned enterprises in Russian regions, and methodology for an innovation ranking of state-owned enterprises

 
Evaluation of S&T policy effectiveness

Customer: Interdepartmental Analytical Centre

Timing: 2011

Results: A system of indicators and recommendations for S&T policy evaluation

 
Innovation economy: actors, markets and linkages

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011

Results: Approaches for modelling innovation system actors’ behaviour: enterprises, research organisations, knowledge-intensive business services providers, population. Synthesis of best practices of dissemination of knowledge, skills and competences for innovation

 
Forecasting S&T performance of Russia

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011–2013

Results: Experimental calculations and preliminary forecasts for the main parameters of Russia's S&T. Indicators for short- and medium-term S&T forecasting

 
Aeroflot innovation programme

Customer: JSC Aeroflot

Timing: 2011

Results: Aeroflot innovation programme for 2011–2015 including technology audit, key performance indicators, innovation projects and activities

Analytical and legal support of company’s innovative activities

Customer: A Russian oil and gas company

Timing: 2011

Results: Sections of the company’s innovation programme. Draft documents on intellectual property regulation and the establishment of centres of excellence within the company

 
Establishing the technology platform 'High Speed Intellectual Railroad Transport'

Customer: JSC Russian Railways

Timing: 2011

Results: Draft regulations for establishing the technology platform 'High Speed Intellectual Railroad Transport' coordinated by the Russian Railways

 
Measuring the development of S&T in Russia

Customer: HSE Basic Research Programme commissioned by the Government of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011

Results: Overview and analysis of S&T policy tools and policy mixes, forms of international collaboration in S&T; foresight evaluation methodology; bibliometric indicators for measuring the performance of Russian researchers; patent analysis-based Russia’s technological specialisation areas

Designing a roadmap for company’s innovation development

Customer: A Russian oil and gas company

Timing: 2011

Results: Factors affecting technology and product development in the oil and gas sector; a list of prospective technologies for upstream and downstream businesses of the company. A roadmap for the company’s innovation development

 
Measurement of nanotechnologies in Russia

Customer: The Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programmes

Timing: 2011

Results: A review of international experience of statistical surveys in nanotechnologies. Description of approaches for classification and measurement of nanotechnologies in Russia

Assessment of a company’s technological level

Customer: Research institute of an oil and gas company

Timing: 2011

Results: Methodology for the assessment of the company’s technological level including the list of equipment, materials and technologies which are subject to the assessment; input data requirements; assessment procedure; integral technological level indicator

Development of a feedback system with respondents and users of the official statistical information

Customer: Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat)

Timing: 2011

Results: Analysis of user needs for statistical information and assessment of the level of statistical literacy. Recommendations on the modernisation of access to statistical data. Design and calculation of the 'confidence index' for official statistics

Socio-Economic Strategy of the Samara Region up to 2030

Customer: The Ministry of Economic Development, Investments and Trade of Samara Region

Timing: 2011

Results: Socio-Economic Strategy of the Samara Region up to 2030 including a roadmap and monitoring methodology

 
Innovation programme for the Energy Systems of the East

Customer: JSC RAO Energy Systems of the East

Timing: 2011

Results: Innovation programme and a roadmap for the Energy Systems of the East

 
Measuring the employment of HEI graduates

Customer: Federal State Statistics Service

Timing: 2011

Results: Statistical indicators; questionnaire and survey design

Supporting the development of Russian technology platforms

Customer: The Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Timing: 2011

Results: Strategic goals and draft research programmes for a number of Russian technology platforms

 
Statistical framework for a survey on the development and use of critical technologies

Customer: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Timing: 2011

Results: Recommendations on definitions, classification principles and indicators for the statistical measurement of the development and use of critical technologies. Draft questionnaire and survey design

Innovation activities of Russian manufacturing enterprises

Customer: Interdepartmental Analytical Centre

Timing: 2011

Results: Analysis of innovation activities of Russian manufacturing enterprises including types of innovations and barriers for innovation

 
Designing a roadmap for the aircraft industry

Customer: Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute

Timing: 2011

Results: Approaches to designing a roadmap for the aircraft industry allowing for the identification of promising paths for the industry’s development