ITMO University is one of Russia’s leading higher education and research institutions, specializing in Information Technologies, Photonics and Optics. Founded in 1900, today it is home to 11,125 students, including 1810 international students from 82 countries. ITMO’s focus is on training professionals who are capable of tackling some of the world’s top challenges in IT, Photonics, Robotics, Translational Medicine, Art & Science, Urban Studies and Science Communication. ITMO University offers over 50 MSc and PhD joint international programs with world’s leading universities. There are more than 1320 lecturers and professors currently employed by the university. The 14 international scientific research centers generate advanced knowledge and bring top innovative ideas to the market through an established system of R&D support. ITMO University has a unique innovation infrastructure, with two student business incubators, two startup accelerators, a Technopark, FabLab and a venture fund.