The Association "GLONASS/GNSS-Forum" was created according to Russian Government’s Comprehensive plan of measures for the development of the GLONASS system and coordinates the activities of various categories of company and organization engaged in development, production and commercial use of GLONASS-based equipment and applications, analyses and selects GLONASS development priorities in Russia, participates in government policy-making in the field of GLONASS commercial use and cooperates with Russian and foreign partners to enhance the investment appeal, material and technical resources and scientific expertise of the Russian companies.
Apparatus of Association performs functions of the National Technology Initiative (NTI) Infrastructure Centre: preparation of proposals for existing roadmaps, generates a strategic vision for development, provides expert and analytical support to working groups, works with regulatory restrictions, and provides a communication platform for the formation of STI communities.