The Skolkovo Foundation, part of the VEB.RF group, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and technology development in Russia. Established in 2010, it focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and convertible notes, primarily within the Skolkovo Innovation Center located in the Moscow suburb of Skolkovo. The foundation supports startups through grants and investments, typically ranging from pre-seed to seed stages.