A Common Goal: Ensuring Sustainable Growth and Independence

The central question uniting representatives of government, science, and business was how to ensure the sustainable growth and technological independence of Russian industry amid global transformation.

Robotics as a Tool of Independence

One of the main topics was industrial automation. According to Vasily Osmakov, First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, by 2030 the level of robotization in the Russian economy should increase fivefold. However, this is not merely a race to deploy more robots — the real goal is to boost productivity and strengthen the country’s engineering and manufacturing base.
The Ministry is forming a “growth portfolio” that includes over a hundred projects in chemical engineering, machinery, and biotechnology. In the chemical industry alone, 138 projects aim to modernize materials production and revive the base industrial infrastructure. In biotechnology, new regulatory mechanisms are being developed to transform the sector into a driver of the modern economy.
Particular attention is given to demographic factors: according to Vladimir Gutenev, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Industry, by 2030 the industrial sector could face a shortage of nearly 2 million workers. Robotization is therefore viewed not only as an economic measure but also as a tool for social stability, helping reduce dependence on labor migration and keeping resources within the country.

Human Capital and New Formats of Engineering Education

Alongside technology, the strategic focus is shifting toward human capital. As Mikhail Pogosyan, Rector of the Moscow Aviation Institute, noted, technological leadership is impossible without rethinking the role of engineering education. A modern university must not only train specialists but integrate them directly into real industrial processes, creating a seamless link between science and production.
A new model of collaboration is emerging: universities and enterprises are establishing joint laboratories where students and active engineers work together on challenges in aircraft construction, shipbuilding, and transport logistics. These laboratories employ digital twins, predictive analytics systems, and robotic complexes, preparing specialists to tackle real-world technological challenges.
According to MAI, by 2030 the transport mobility sector alone will need about 150,000 young engineers, while the space industry will require up to 50,000. The key challenge, however, lies not only in training new specialists but also in retraining existing personnel — particularly in industries adopting digital production management systems.

Localization and Industrial Sovereignty

The localization of production was another major theme of the congress. As Alexander Sizov, Chairman of the Board at InterPricep Group, emphasized, complete independence is unattainable in today’s interconnected world — but the level of domestic production must be as high as possible.
Thanks to state programs such as Decree No. 719, companies have already localized a significant share of their component base. However, further progress requires improved subsidy mechanisms, lower tax burdens, and regulatory frameworks adapted to the capabilities of domestic manufacturers.
Sizov also highlighted that technological sovereignty depends not only on equipment but also on stable production chains, which must rely on internal resources and partnerships with friendly nations — particularly countries in Southeast Asia.

A 15-Year Horizon: Building a Strategy for Sustainable Growth

The key takeaway from PromSpace 2025 is that Russia’s technological leadership is a long-term project. Both the Ministry of Industry and sector experts agree: major industrial initiatives demand at least 15 years of stable financing and predictable policy conditions.
By 2030, the goal is not to complete reforms but to lay the foundation for the next generation of industry — one centered on digital technology, human talent, and national resources. Their synergy will provide a strong foundation for technological sovereignty and sustainable economic growth.

Conclusion

PromSpace 2025 confirmed that Russia’s industrial future will be defined not by any single sector but by the integration of all system components — technology, science, business, and government.
This synergy is shaping a new industrial order where digitalization, robotics, and advanced engineering education work together toward one shared goal: strengthening Russia’s independence and global competitiveness.