Promising Areas of Technology: What Solutions are Most Commonly Patented in Russia by 2025?

Recent years have become significant for Russian science and technology, demonstrating the acceleration of development rates in key industries. The analysis of patent activity is one of the most accurate indicators that make it possible to determine which areas dominate in the country's innovation landscape. Based on current trends, there are several areas where the largest volume of patenting of inventions and utility models in the Russian Federation is seen in 2025.

Let's consider the most popular areas of technology, in which the largest number of patents issued by the FIPS is observed.

Digital Technologies and AI

The undoubted leader in patenting remains the field of digital technologies. In 2025, areas related to: artificial intelligence and machine learning, algorithms for processing big data, neural networks for pattern recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics are developing especially actively. Patents relate to both fundamental developments and applied solutions for various industries (medicine, finance, industry).

New devices, communication protocols, platforms for collecting and analyzing data with sensors, as well as management systems for smart cities, homes and industries are being developed.

Patents are also obtained for technical solutions in the field of cybersecurity. In the context of growing digitalization and threats, inventions are mainly aimed at creating new methods for protecting information, detecting and preventing cyberattacks, and cryptographic solutions.

IT companies of various levels are actively protected by patents for methods, systems and hardware and software systems, online platforms, and mobile applications. New operating systems, cloud technologies, application development platforms, as well as specialized software for industrial enterprises and scientific research are being developed.

Companies and startups protect their algorithms and solutions, which indicates a high level of competition and innovation in this area.

Medicine and Healthcare

The healthcare sector, underpinned by government programmes and a growing focus on health and the development of the pharmaceutical industry, has also become one of the most dynamic areas of patenting.

Biotechnology and genetic engineering can boast of the development of new methods of diagnosis, treatment of hereditary diseases, the creation of personalized medicine, bioengineered tissues and organs.

The medical equipment manufacturing industry is developing, namely, over the past year, many applications for inventions for innovative diagnostic devices (MRI, CT, ultrasound), robotic surgical systems, wearable devices for health monitoring, and prosthetics have been successfully submitted.

The development of new drugs does not stand still, including for the treatment of socially significant diseases, oncology, cardiovascular pathologies. Import-substituting drugs and vaccines are of particular interest. The "generic direction" is developing.

A special role in 2025 is assigned to the patenting of digital healthcare, which includes telemedicine systems, electronic medical records, AI assistants for doctors, and platforms for analyzing medical data.

Biotechnology continues to play an important role in patent activity. Thus, in 2025, there is an increase in patents for new medicines, methods of diagnosis and treatment. Developments in the field of genetics and personalized medicine are becoming especially relevant, which is associated with an increase in interest in individualized approaches to the treatment of diseases, especially in the context of the need to switch to partially remote research and patient counseling.

Industrial Production and Materials Science

Russia is actively striving to modernize industry, which is reflected in patent activity. Additive technologies, in particular, 3D printing, are distinguished by the development of new materials for 3D printing (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics), the creation of a new generation of industrial 3D printers, as well as the development of products printed on 3D printers for the aerospace, medical and engineering industries.

Composite materials, nanomaterials, superconducting materials, alloys with special properties for use in aviation, energy, and construction are created and protected by patents.

In the field of robotics and automation, breakthrough developments of industrial robots, autonomous systems, software for managing production processes, and the introduction of fully automated factories are being carried out.

Companies working in the field of energy-efficient technologies patent the production and storage of energy, the development of new types of batteries, solar panels, and heat recovery systems.

Thus, the development of new mechanisms, automated control systems and robotics becomes relevant for various industries - from production to agriculture. Patents for innovative designs and methods to improve productivity play a key role in the modernization of domestic production.

Aeronautics

The sector, traditionally a strong point of Russia, continues to demonstrate a high level of innovation. This is engine building: the development of new, more efficient and environmentally friendly rocket and aircraft engines.

Spacecraft and satellite systems are developing the creation of new satellites for Earth observation, communication, navigation, as well as the development of technologies for space exploration. In the field of new materials and structures, lightweight and durable materials for aircraft and space construction are invented, and new composite structures are patented. For control and navigation systems: they offer unique systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles and spacecraft.

Environmental Technologies

Awareness of environmental challenges stimulates the development of "green technologies". Therefore, ecologists and researchers defend waste recycling, in particular, new technologies for the disposal and processing of various types of waste, and create waste-free industries.

Technologies for obtaining energy from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal) are being improved, as well as nuclear energy ("clean energy") are being developed.

Environmental monitoring companies develop and protect systems and devices for monitoring the state of the atmosphere, water bodies, soil, as well as for predicting and preventing environmental disasters.

Patent activity in 2025 in the Russian Federation reflects global trends, while with a pronounced national specificity. Priority is given to areas that contribute to technological sovereignty, improving the quality of life of citizens and sustainable development. Digitalization, medicine, industrial modernization, space and ecology – these areas are becoming the main drivers of innovation, laying the foundation for Russia's technological breakthrough in the coming years.