New drive to advance Arctic technology with scientific platform in Arkhangelsk Region . Environmental group Clean North - Clean Country is spearheading effort . They aim to test engineering solutions,autonomous systems,data analysis in tough northern seas.
Project titled "Development of Environmental and Situational Monitoring Technologies" will launch at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) from June 3 to 6. Platform gathers developers, young engineers, scientists . They'll evaluate unmanned boats,sensor systems, environmental monitoring tech,plus digital solutions like neural interfaces.
During forum, Clean North - Clean Country plans deal with Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI). Begins two years of collaboration on Arctic-ready tech. Mix of technologists,equipment makers,students,researchers from Arkhangelsk Region and beyond expected .
Project's key event: expert competition with reps from various organizations,including Arkhangelsk Region's government and Arctic Development Project Office. Seeks collaboration. Artem Smolokurov of Clean North - Clean Country says funding secured for 2026 through MIREA - the Russian Technological University.
Initiative also featured on Dobry SPIEF platform, providing extra expert,financial support . Smolokurov optimistic: "Thanks to #Myvmeste (We Together) International Award,we create space for young engineers, scientists,developers, manufacturers to test Arctic solutions." He hopes civil science,scientific community,public organizations will enhance Russian North's tech capabilities.
Since 2020,Clean North - Clean Country has researched microplastics in marine,freshwater environments . Backed by institutions like Presidential Grants Fund,Russian State Medical University,Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Arkhangelsk Region's Ministry of Natural Resources. Findings appear in Russian, international journals . Bigger environmental picture.
SPIEF's theme this year: "Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future." Reflects forum's focus on global economy's shifting landscape. Roscongress Foundation organizes,TASS is general info partner. But will these talks lead to real change…






