Approaches to definition of the concept and structure of innovation potential of a region

The course of modernization of economy of the Russian regions, based on the use of their innovation potential requires special research to determine the basic concepts of this phenomenon. Analysis of references on the subject shows that nowadays there is no systematic approach to the common definition of the concept and structure of the innovation potential of a region. In this regard, a numerous set of definitions of innovation potential factors cannot be grouped in the context of its basic components such as goal-setting, providing components, system tools and instruments of their interaction. The resource-based approach is mainly accepted while defining the investment potential of a region; and the parameters of different types of resources, including human resources, and sometimes parameters of results (innovation) are singled out as the components of innovation potential. The differentiation of "internal" and "effective" components of the innovation potential looks perspective with the first acting as the premise for developing the mechanisms and tools of the system of reproduction of innovative potential and envisaging for the organization of formation and introduction of innovations, correlation of the innovator with science and market, innovation process management tools; and the second (the effective one) carrying the potential opportunities for bringing the performance of innovation potential and the regional economic system as a whole to a new level of functioning, being a prototype of goal-setting component opting for innovative development priorities. Among the promising development trends of innovation potential theory using the concepts, tools and instruments of the system approach is the development of the strategy of outpacing commercialization of fundamental discoveries, as well as the social and psychological aspects of the study of innovative activity, including the innovative potential of social networks in the region, being informal rules and mechanisms of running the business; the study of the receptivity of the economic system to innovative development, being provided with the appropriate methods of motivation.

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