Representatives of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in the Russian Federation and executives of Bouygues Group, a French industrial group, and Numa startup accelerator learned about activities of the IT-University.  

The delegation of the Kingdom of Norway headed by the Ambassador in Russia, Mr. Leidulv Namtvedt comprised: the Embassy’s Counsellor for Economic Affairs Ms. Stephanie K. Bjoro, Embassy’s Counsellor for Trade Mr. Frode Mo, Embassy’s Counsellor for Education, Science and Technology Mr. Sverre Rustad, Embassy’s Counsellor for Energy and Ecology Mr. Lars Lunden, Executive Director of the Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce Mr. Jarle Forbord, Managing Director of the Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce and other guests.

Prior to visiting Innopolis, the delegation had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov held at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan. The President encouraged business contacts and cooperation between the parties in all perspective areas, including Information Technology. One of the main goals of the visit to the city of high technology was to learn about current activities of Innopolis University, its infrastructure and educational programs. "My first impression of Innopolis University is very positive. I believe students and researchers feel comfortable here. I take a favourable view of objectives mapped out by the University and I wish it every success in its future endeavours," – said Leidulv Namtvedt, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway in the Russian Federation.

Mr. Sverre Rustad, Counsellor for Education, Science and Technology of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in the Russian Federation, was also inspired by his visit to the IT-University: “Innopolis University is now in the process of development. What you plan to do here seems very interesting. I am especially impressed by close relationship of the University with industrial companies and students' opportunity to work on real problems and issues during their studies which is not a common practice implemented in academia”.

In addition, the University welcomed representatives of Numa, a famous French startup accelerator: Yannick Tranchier, a Founding Partner at NUMA Moscow, his Deputy Gregoire Chesnot, and Etienne Gaudin - Corporate Innovation Director at Bouygues. During their tour, the guests had an up-close look at Innopolis University and showed interest in the University’s research potential that can be used to implement joint projects.