Comparative analysis of the innovative activity of peripheral regions of Russia and Germany

Abstract

The article analyses the innovative activity in peripheral regions of Russia and Germany. The comparison of the dynamics of the innovative activity in the regions under analysis is made on the basis of the development and grouping of relevant indices. The criteria of absolute and relative innovative activity are studied. The relationship between the innovative potential of a region and the innovative activity is determined. The factors influencing the changes in the innovative activity are given. The degree to which the changes in the level of the innovative activity between agglomeration centers having a high concentration of industrial enterprises and peripheral areas differ is studied. The analysis of the analysis identifies the reasons for low innovation in Russia: insufficient financing of innovation activity, low level of competition in the regions, lack of motivation for innovative activity among managers of enterprises, etc.