Fund Skolkovo “and Intel 8 December signed a cooperation agreement, which provides for the establishment of the Innograde Centre for research and development (r & d) to 2015, inclusive, and Intel Capital venture fund accredited status. As the press service of the Fund, the agreement was signed by the Vice President, working with key partners “Skolkovo” Conor Lenihan, Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Europe, Middle East and Africa, Christian Morales (Christian Morales) and General Director of Intel research and development in Russia Camille Isayev.
“Fund Skolkovo” brings together the world’s leading companies and corporations, developing new technologies. The scope of telecommunications is one of the most growing today, not only within the Innograda. In December last year, the Fund Skolkovo “and Intel have agreed on cooperation in the development of innovative technologies, and today’s agreement is a concrete step in implementing these agreements,” said after signing the document Conor Lenihan.
“Knowledge-based economy and the world network, a fast growing sector of the world economy,” said Christian Morales, because knowledge-the great driving force for progress. With years of experience in Russia, Intel welcomes future innovations that will allow your country to gain additional opportunities for growth-no commodity economy, but the economy of the future based on knowledge. We appreciate the partnership with the Foundation “Skolkovo” and new opportunities for people and the technology industry, which it gives rise. “
Regional Centre for research and development, Intel will be part of it-cluster Skolkovo and, within the framework of the “Strategic computer technologies and software”, will focus on: development and implementation of parallel programming models that facilitate the use of modern multi-core systems; the creation of new multi-functional multimedia systems for cars (In-vehicle Infotainment Systems); architecture and elements of heterogeneous wireless networks for the future of the Internet. In accordance with document, Intel Capital within 12 months after the signing of the agreement, review the information on the status of participants applications Innovation Centre for determining possible co-financing of their projects.
“Intel Capital actively invests in Russian companies with 2002 year. A key feature of Russia for us is the combination of high scientific and engineering potential and fast-growing market of IT services, “said Marcin Hejka–grom (Marcin Hejka), Director of Intel Capital in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia. -We are pleased that, in our portfolio there are some very successful examples of investment in Russian startups, and we hope that cooperation with the Skolkovo will allow us to further expand support talented entrepreneurs in your country. “
The parties agreed on the main organizational parameters of forming and functioning of the Regional Centre for “Skolkovo” and agreed to continue to explore the possibility of cooperation in the framework of the activities of the Skolkovskogo Institute of science and technology (SkolkovoTeh).
