Problems of Regional Innovation System Development: Case of the Magadan Region

This study examines the relevant issues of regional innovation policy implementation through an example of the Magadan region), problems of the increasing ambition of the subjects of innovative activity, and the formation of a regional innovation system (RIS). Aim. This study assesses the efficiency of the regional innovation policy and its level of development, identify problems and prospects for RIS development, and analyze the specific aspects of interaction between the stakeholders of innovative activity in the region, based on interviews of expert representatives of various subjects of innovative infrastructure, such as government, business, and science. Tasks. This study assesses the current state of the RIS, determines the role of the subjects of innovative activity (government, business, and science) in RIS development, identifies economic sectors that are the most promising in terms of innovations, as well as factors that may facilitate or hinder regional innovative development. Methods. This study uses expert assessment methods, sociological methods, and general methods of scientific cognition to help create a general picture that reflects the current state of the RIS. Results. Since 2008, the Magadan region has made significant progress in terms of innovative economy reorientation: an innovative development strategy has been introduced, a regulatory and legal framework for innovative activity has been initiated, and innovative activity has increased. However, an analysis of the current state of the RIS and a comparison of expert opinions reveals a number of problems associated with the functioning of the evolving RIS, its uneven development, and the low level of interaction between the subjects of innovative activity. Conclusion. The Magadan region boasts of a high level of innovative activity and a rapidly evolving innovation system but its efficiency is still low, primarily due to the lack of meaningful cooperation between the elements of the innovation system and numerous drawbacks in the infrastructure. A mechanism that would ensure the mutual interest of all the subjects of innovative activity and improve the efficiency of their performance through a synergistic effect is required to solve the identified problems.

innovative development, regional innovation system, innovation policy, innovative activity, инновационное развитие, региональная инновационная система, инновационная политика, инновационная активность

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