Quality management system as a factor in the development of innovation infrastructure "Skolkovo"
The article deals with the issues of improving the evaluation system of candidates for the resident’s status of the «Skolkovo» Innovation Centre aimed at the enhancement of commercialization of their developments as a key factor in the development of high technology industries. As a new approach to the evaluation of innovative projects the author suggests applying the Total Quality Management methodology. It is highlighted that among the important arguments in favor for deciding on innovation project financing shall be the implementation of the quality management system by the companies-applicants as one of the most effective tools for the development of innovation activities and commercialization of innovations.