RUSTEC promotes collaboration between Arizona State University and ASU partners (universities, companies and non-profit organizations) with Russian companies, research centers, and Universities in innovations, science and education.

The technical focus areas of join projects between ASU and its partners and Russian institutions includes but not limited to commercialization, research and education in nanoelectronics, photonics, renewable energy and energy efficiency, bio and information technology and comprise but not limited to the following activities:

Innovations and commercialization

• Technical and business due diligence
• Developing innovative ideas to product and technology prototypes
• Market development

Scientific research

• Joint research projects funded by grant agencies, companies (sponsored research) and philantropists
• Development of exchange programs between universities and research centers
• Organization of the research networks, societies and associations

Education

• Joint educational programs including training courses, dual degree programs and on-line education
• Development of the students exchange programs
• Organization of the students networks, societies and associations