A modern
innovation center
with a profound technological infrastructure capable to cover
a wide range of agrobiotechnology-related tasks
a wide range of agrobiotechnology-related tasks
Scouting technologies
and startups
and startups
We stick to the Open Innovation model in our search for technologies to be integrated into the R&D cycle and provide for the diversification of the product line: we extensively engage external innovative ideas and solutions and cooperate both with technological startups and research teams
The Uralchem Innovation R&D Center Overview
R&D
CENTER
CENTER
Elaboration
of laboratory solutions
of laboratory solutions
We analyze the patent landscape as regards new ideas and technologies, arrange for testing them, check the feasibility of ideas and take advantage of our R&D center laboratories to develop product solutions.
Pilot production
Successful laboratory testing paves the way for setting up technology approbation: testing and production of pilot lots at the pilot manufacturing facilities of the R&D Center and at the industrial sites of Uralchem.
Chemical Analysis
Laboratory
Laboratory
Fertilizers Biomodification Laboratory
Phytolaboratory
Chemical
Laboratory
Laboratory
R&D CENTER ACTIVITIES
Center for Mineral Fertilizers
Chemical Analysis Laboratory
Examination of qualitative and quantitative compositions of organic and inorganic products, including plant materials, by means of physical-chemical analysis
Chemical Laboratory
- Elaboration of fertilizer modification processes
- Development of new forms of fertilizers
- Study of developed fertilizers’ properties
Phytolaboratory
Conducting vegetation tests and supervising field experiments to study and control qualitative agronomic indicators in order to assess the efficiency of the developed fertilizer grades
Fertilizers Biomodification Laboratory
- Elaboration of processes for obtaining biological products
- Development of modified fertilizers and studying their properties
- Definition of microorganisms’ activity and properties
R&D CENTER ACTIVITIES
Center for Alternative Proteins Development
Pilot production
of plant proteins
of plant proteins
Modification of plant
proteins and by-products
proteins and by-products
Creating food recipes
from pea protein
from pea protein
Pilot production of plant proteins
- Elaboration of plant protein extraction technology
- Producing pilot batches of food proteins
R&D CENTER ACTIVITIES
Industrial Innovation Center
Import substitution
Optimization of technological and production processes
Approaches to applying existing Uralchem products as part of new industrial solutions
Import substitution
- Catalysts
- Chemistry for technological processes
- Low-tonnage chemistry
- Process equipment etc.
Our team is a crucial asset of Uralchem Innovation. The success of all our R&D projects is achieved due to faithful contribution of each member of the team, their competencies, knowledge and experience. We employ over 20 skilled professionals, one in three of which holds a PhD degree with ample employment history in scientific institutes and corporate R&D centers concerned with biotechnology, chemical fields and agriculture.
R&D CENTER TEAM
Anna Nenakhova
Extensive experience in venture investments and corporate innovations (EFKO Group, Rusal, Uralchem, VEB.RF, VTB Capital).
Anna was in charge of R&D processes to the benefit of venture companies and commercialization of innovative products; she was a member of the Boards of Directors of portfolio companies, was engaged in technology scouting in Russia and abroad; participated in the project to launch the first production of plant-based meat in Russia. Moreover, Anna was engaged in large scale IT projects by Envision Group Company.
She pays great attention to student startups, is a lecturer and mentor of the Skolkovo startup schools and Investoro investors. She is a member of the Board of the Union of Producers of Plant-based Products, and, together with industry colleagues promotes and develops this new market.
She is the winner of the award "Woman of the Year in the Agricultural Sector 2022”, the nominations being "Leader in innovation" and "Launch of the Year".
Anna was in charge of R&D processes to the benefit of venture companies and commercialization of innovative products; she was a member of the Boards of Directors of portfolio companies, was engaged in technology scouting in Russia and abroad; participated in the project to launch the first production of plant-based meat in Russia. Moreover, Anna was engaged in large scale IT projects by Envision Group Company.
She pays great attention to student startups, is a lecturer and mentor of the Skolkovo startup schools and Investoro investors. She is a member of the Board of the Union of Producers of Plant-based Products, and, together with industry colleagues promotes and develops this new market.
She is the winner of the award "Woman of the Year in the Agricultural Sector 2022”, the nominations being "Leader in innovation" and "Launch of the Year".
Natalia Sidorenko
Ph.D in chemistry.
Graduated from the Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (Russian Technological University).
Since 2008, she has worked her way up from a junior researcher at the plastics synthesis laboratory to the head of the laboratory at the corporate research center of PJSC SIBUR-Holding (OOO NIOST, Tomsk). From 2014 to 2017 was head of new advanced polymers research laboratory.
Graduated from the Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (Russian Technological University).
Since 2008, she has worked her way up from a junior researcher at the plastics synthesis laboratory to the head of the laboratory at the corporate research center of PJSC SIBUR-Holding (OOO NIOST, Tomsk). From 2014 to 2017 was head of new advanced polymers research laboratory.
Alexei Vasiliev
Starting from 2004 was employed by large Russian and international engineering companies dedicated to water treatment, water conditioning and purification, wastewater treatment (Biotechprogress, Jurby WaterTech International, Ecolab). Is experienced in opening and developing service departments from scratch, implementing large EPC contracts for the Russian Federation energy sector.
In 2019, Alexey was engaged in the commercialization of the Biomicrogels startup. As the result of this project the startup was nominated for the G20 Forum award as the most environmentally friendly water treatment solution.
In 2019, Alexey was engaged in the commercialization of the Biomicrogels startup. As the result of this project the startup was nominated for the G20 Forum award as the most environmentally friendly water treatment solution.
Olga Belokoneva
Ph.D in chemistry.
She is the author of over 15 papers in indexed scientific journals and over 50 published papers in popular scientific journals. H-Index by Scopus – 5. Professional background: Institute of Biochemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, EFKO Innovations, Russian Venture Company.
Extensive experience in arranging the work of research centers, cooperating with startups, including industry expert evaluations.
She is the author of over 15 papers in indexed scientific journals and over 50 published papers in popular scientific journals. H-Index by Scopus – 5. Professional background: Institute of Biochemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, EFKO Innovations, Russian Venture Company.
Extensive experience in arranging the work of research centers, cooperating with startups, including industry expert evaluations.
Stanislav Belov
Took part in successful development of process and technical solutions addressing innovative food products, scaling up from the laboratory stage to the pilot production.
Participated in technology development for the production of soy isolate and fatty acid monoglycerides.
Participated in technology development for the production of soy isolate and fatty acid monoglycerides.
- Joint R&D
- Conducting laboratory and field research
- Development and testing of pea protein based products
- Pilot implementations at JSC Uralchem production facilities
- Mentorship and expert support
- Conducting joint R&D in the following areas:
- Sustainable agriculture
- Modification of pea isolate
- Processing of by-products (starch, fiber)
- Development of food recipes based on pea protein
- Academic advising of field-specific works by students and young scientists
- Educational programs and acceleration of innovative technologies/projects
Uralchem Innovation invites students of agricultural, food and technical universities for short- and long-term practical training.
To apply, select the subdivision you are interested in and submit your CV via the feedback form.With research centers
With young professionals
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