The Impuls Prize is awarded to projects fundamentally changing the economy of Russia.

Experts assess the impact of projects on the development of the national economy and the enhancement of the country ' s global competitiveness.

The annual Impuls Prize is a professional award for the most significant investment projects influencing the new image of Russia and the strongest management teams demonstrating effective investment management.

Awards:

• Promoting the development of the investment market and professional investment teams;
• The search for and identification of the most important projects that shape technological development trends that contribute to strengthening Russia ' s position at the international level;
• Creation of a forum for the exchange of experiences and the strengthening of the professional community of initiators, investors and operators of investment projects, as well as Russian Federation entities, which define the strategic framework and long-term demand for infrastructure, new products and services.

Who can participate in the Award:

Initiators, investors and operators of major investment projects. Legal entities of all forms of property, both public and private, including joint ventures and consortia, may participate in the Award.

Major investment projects are invited to compete without sectoral constraints, with more than 1 billion roubles.

Since 2026, the Organizational Committee of the Award has decided to introduce a separate threshold 500 million roubles for applicants Projects in the areas of digital and automated systems, tourism, sports and recreation, culture and art, as well as projects aimed at preserving historical identity.

Nominations 2026:

• Digital and automated systems
• Education for the twenty-first century
• Health of the nation
• Quality of life
• Country infrastructure
• Technology leadership
• Arctic and Far East development

Steps:

1. Admission of applications to 02.10.2026
2. Expert assessment to 16.10.2026
3. Barrier ceremony - November 2026

Find out more about the award and apply. by reference