More than 60% of Russians see in neural networks a support to launch a startup

This follows from a survey of Sber and Rambler & Co media holding on the eve of the Moscow Startup Summit, which will be held on September 29-30, 2026. 21% of respondents noted that neural networks help to come up with an idea and test its viability. Still others believe that AI simplifies work with documents, tax and organizational issues. 11% believe that neural networks can write the code of an application or program, and 9% - make the first texts, title, logo or page of a project.

Among the survey participants, 14% already have their own business or project. 12% have a specific idea that needs to be implemented. 23% are considering starting their own startup, and 19% of respondents are more likely to have a stable hiring job.

Among the stop factors to start a business, Russians do not understand how to turn an idea into a working project (31%), and lack of capital for investment (28%). 18% of respondents believe that popular ideas are already taken by large companies. 9% of respondents simply do not have time to do business because of work, school or family.

The main thing that can push a person to their own project is the chance to try without a large investment (34%) and a clear idea (29%). Also important are the opportunity to work for hire for some time (18%), step-by-step instructions, training and advice of experienced entrepreneurs (11%), support for loved ones or a partner with whom you can share responsibility (8%).

26% of respondents regularly use AI for solving work tasks, sometimes 23%. In 14%, artificial intelligence has not yet become a habit, and 37% almost do not use AI, although they know about it.

Respondents were also asked to evaluate the idea of creating a small project using neural networks with the preservation of the main work. 28% of respondents said it was a good way to test an idea without taking too much risk. 15% believe it is possible, but it will still take time and expert help. Another 15% is interesting only to those who are well versed in technology. And 42% believe that neural networks will not replace the experience, connections and understanding of the human market.

The survey was conducted on September 10-17, 2026 on the websites of Rambler & Co, it involved 2 thousand people.