On 10–11 April, Kazan hosted one of the key events in the field of technological entrepreneurship – the 19th Russian Venture Forum.

The event brought together more than 150 startups, over 10 venture funds, dozens of investors and representatives of government agencies. The opening ceremony of the forum was attended by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia Valery Falkov, the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the President of the Academy of Sciences of Tatarstan Rifkat Minnikhanov.

With the support of the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career, SPbGASU assigned to the forum a second-year master's student, Bogdan Pismarkin, who is graduating from the "Startup as a Diploma" program at the Department of Construction Management.

The RVF-2025 discussed current issues of venture market development: support for technology startups, companies entering PreIPO, investments in late-stage projects and entering international markets. Particular attention was paid to the interaction between startups and investors - in the format of pitch sessions, startup battles and networking at the forum sites.

According to Bogdan, he gained valuable practical experience, made many useful contacts with startup representatives, business angels and investors, and also deepened his knowledge in the field of growth strategy and attracting investment.

"The participation of SPbGASU students in events of this scale not only contributes to the development of their projects, but also strengthens the university's image. Our students talk about the support of entrepreneurship at the university, attracting new talented applicants - future creators of technology companies that develop the construction industry and the country's economy as a whole," noted Ekaterina Abolina, Director of the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career.