The application process for the 11th National 'Industry' Award of the Russian Federation will open on November 1. Companies interested in applying can submit their forms via the official website, https://industriaprize.ru.

Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2025. Afterward, expert evaluations will take place, running until May 16. During this phase, all submissions will be assessed based on four key criteria: technological innovation, economic impact, cross-sectoral relevance, and global market potential.

By the third stage, taking place from May 20 to June 6, five finalists will be selected. The award committee will announce the nominees between June 9 and July 4, with the winner chosen from this group. The final announcement will be made during the INNOPROM International Industrial Trade Fair, held from July 7-10 in Yekaterinburg.

Participating in the 'Industry' Award offers companies a chance to showcase themselves as innovative leaders in Russian industry and present their solutions to government leaders, key unions, associations, and development institutions. The nominees' projects will also be featured at the INNOPROM Trade Fair. Participation in the competition is free.

The 'Industry' Award, established by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, aims to encourage the adoption of advanced technologies in industrial production and to publicly recognize the top achievements of Russian companies in industrial development. The award received official government status under Resolution No. 637, dated June 26, 2015.