The Russian government has begun creating a series of Technology Platforms (TPs). These platforms are meant to serve as a tool that should help close the gap between science and industry, encourage innovation at enterprises, and allow the government to focus its financial resources on the type of research and development that is of interest to business. The Ministry of Economic Development has issued a request for applications from initiators of TP development, and the government will determine the number of TPs based on the results of a selection process led by experts.