So far, officials have been able to assemble a comprehensive view of the positions held by all federal executive bodies and scientists involved. The director of the Irkutsk Chemical Institute indicated that this work was shared during a meeting of the expert council for the development of the chemical industry under the State Duma Committee on Industry and Trade. The press service of the AE Council confirmed the involvement of Favorsky Andrey Ivanov in the process.
The team acknowledged that the task was demanding, yet it enabled the creation of a thoughtful and actionable roadmap for the expert community. The goal is to deliver the country its first microtonnage chemistry products within six months, meeting critical needs with practical, scalable output.
Following the studies, a report and an action plan have been prepared for the President of Russia by the Deputy Head of Government and Minister of Industry and Trade. The plan details measures to support higher education and scientific institutions that produce chemical products in small quantities, ensuring alignment with the President’s directives on expanding state backing for targeted educational and research initiatives.
In another development, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade stressed the importance of broadening collaboration among developers, manufacturers, and users of microtonnage chemical products. This includes mobilizing all relevant agencies to support the growth of small and medium scale chemistry sectors and to streamline interdepartmental cooperation.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade reaffirmed its active role in fostering cross-industry collaboration, assessing enterprise needs for various substances, and planning their production. The ministry also underscored its readiness to back chemistry projects with financial instruments designed to stimulate innovation and practical deployment.
State Duma deputies highlighted that many base chemicals remain subject to sanctions, while a dedicated microtonnage chemistry section focuses on securing critical materials. The emphasis is on substances required in kilogram to ton-scale quantities that may be scarce in the domestic market but are essential for strategic industries. Most national industrial institutes and universities possess the experience and capabilities to produce the necessary substances, forming a solid foundation to strengthen the country’s technological leadership.
Leaders stressed that this approach leverages existing institutional strengths and aims to create a resilient supply chain for important chemical products, ensuring steady access for key sectors while reducing dependence on external sources. The overall objective is to build a robust, self-reliant chemical ecosystem that supports national priorities and economic stability.