Theoretical foundations of the research of the innovative potential of the region

Abstract

This article highlights the relevance of the research, due to the presence of ambiguous points of view regarding the theoretical and methodological aspects of this field. The analysis of the latest scientific publications devoted to the study of the category of innovative potential of the region is carried out. The main functions inherent in the innovation potential are highlighted. It is stated that the maximum use of innovative potential resources, its increase and the degree of its susceptibility depend on the conditions in which the socio-economic system functions. It is emphasized that the innovative potential can be characterized by the following characteristics: sources of formation; area of formation; level of information; scale of dissemination; efficiency of use. The factors influencing the development of innovative potential are systematized. The classification of economic agents that are carriers of the innovative potential of the region is carried out and their characteristics are presented. The substantiation of the component structure of the innovative potential of the region, including scientific and production, personnel, information, organizational and managerial, financial, economic, technological components, is given, and the instrumental base of this structure is disclosed.