International Exhibition, High Technology. Innovations. Investments (HI-TECH) are one of Russia ' s first activities in promoting high technology, innovation and investment projects in science and technology. The exhibition-congress promotes effective interaction between scientific organizations and potential investors.

Traditionally, the main features are government science centres, research institutes, universities, industrial enterprises, technoparks and regional exhibitions, which demonstrate their innovations.

The exhibition runs a " Best Innovation Project and Best Science and Technology Development of the Year " competition to stimulate enterprise innovation. Over the years it has been awarded more than 3,000 jobs in various areas of the nation ' s economy.

The format of the event, which combines not only the exhibition but also the saturated Hi-Tech business programme, provides an opportunity to track developments in the innovation market. Following its motto, " From innovation to implementation " , the exhibition is becoming a link between science and production, developers and investors.

Thematic sections of the Exhibition " High technology " . Innovations. Investments:

• Specialized Section: NON-TECHNOLOGY

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
Equipment, technology, nanomaterial production
Application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials

• High technology

Aviation technologies
Biotechnology
Health
Telecommunications systems
Information technology
Radio electronics
Environment
Educational programmes

• Innovations for industry

Machine engineering
Metals
Lithane production