Technology and startup research services in Eastern Europe

Somewhere in the Moscow, Kiev, Minsk, or perhaps the Urals or Siberia, a talented research team or an energetic startup entrepreneur might have developed the exact technology you need — which could disrupt your industry tomorrow. We may uncover it for you

Eastern Europe is among the richest areas of the world in terms of scientific discoveries and innovation. This is not only due to this region’s well-known traditions in scientific and technological excellence, but to the rise of a new generation of modern and internationally-minded entrepreneurs, keen to reach out to global markets.

We can cover this huge tech potential for you. Our networks spans from universities to research centers, techno parks and startup incubators, tech developer communities, local experts, consultants and angel investors in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Countries covered

Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and some other countries of Central and Eastern Europe (depending on industries).

Service offer

• Monitoring of emerging technologies in a variety of fields

• Identification of companies or teams for cooperation, investment, licensing or acquisition purposes

• Company rankings and profiles, including technology, financial and personal aspects

• Connections with key local professionals, incl. executives, investors, experts and government officials across the region

• Organization or support of events, contests, PR campaigns targeting specific tech communities.

Technologies covered

• Artificial intelligence, machine learning and Big Data • Neuroscience and quantum computing • Biotechnologies, biomedicine and biomedical materials • Chemical, oil and gas related technologies • CRM, marketing and retail technologies • Cybersecurity technology • Digital/mobile content, data and services • Education technologies • Gaming and VR • Electronic government • FinTech and Crypto currency technologies • Hardware technologies • Internet-of-Things • Medical devices, diagnostics, sensors, and software • Software technologies • Space, Telecom and networks • Transportation technologies

Who we are

East-West Tech Scouting is a joint project by East-West Digital News, a tech news and research agency covering the region, and Marchmont Capital Partners, a Russia-based market research and investment consulting agency focusing on the tech research and development capacities in the former Soviet Union.

We publish:

— Tech news sites (Marchmont News, East-West Digital News, Ukraine Digital News)

— Studies and reports (examples: Startup Investment in Ukraine, Software development in Ukraine, Personal data management and storage in Russia).

Our combined team has worked together consistently during the past ten years to build a unique network of experts from top universities and research labs, startup and entrepreneur community ecosystems, business angel and VC investment networks and public bodies across the region.

We have offices or representatives in Paris, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Kiev, in addition to our expert network and partnerships spanning across 26 countries of Central and Eastern Europe