Innovative activity of the region as a factor of social and economic development of the Russian Federation (on the example of the Belgorod region)
The article is devoted to the research of innovative activity of Belgorod region. The modern stage of development of economy of the Russian Federation is characterized by formation on an innovative course. Economic growth based on innovative development is becoming a key task of the regional authorities, the solution of which will ensure the development of industrial and intellectual spheres in their territory. For the transition of the domestic economy to the innovative path of development, it is necessary to create conditions for the continuous process of modernization of the socio-economic state and the introduction of innovations. Creation of zones of innovative development and development of innovative infrastructure should become the leading method of implementation of transition to an innovative way. The presence of elements of innovation infrastructure can be traced in all subjects of the Russian Federation. However, the impact of innovation on economic development is weak. The characteristic features of Russia are the low intensity of spending on innovations, as well as their low profitability: their growth does not lead to an increase in the role of innovative goods and services in total sales. The purpose of this study is to assess the innovation activity of the region. The object of the study is the Belgorod region. The subject of the study is management decisions made as a result of the formation and increase of the level of innovation activity. Research hypothesis: innovative activity of the region is a factor of social and economic development of the country. Much attention is paid to the development of activities in the field of the latest innovations and developments in the Belgorod region. In the region, the innovation environment characterizes the readiness for innovative transformations and reflects the level of its development and productivity of all its elements-territorial institutions, infrastructure, society and business, and becomes a prerequisite for the successful implementation of innovative projects.