Kliucharev G.A., Chursina A.V. Hightech industries for an innovative economy: Expert opinions. RUDN Journal of Sociology. 2021. Vol. 21. No. 1. Pp. 68-83. doi: 10.22363 ...

Abstract

As part of the transition to a knowledge society, interaction between the scientific and business sectors is becoming extremely important. The article discusses the theory of the triple helix, which is the basis for managing an innovative economy. The interaction of science and business can bring considerable income, and with the involvement of the state, it is possible to bring the country to a new economic level. The article discusses the possibilities of applying the theory of the triple helix in modern Russian conditions. It is described what normative documents regulate the modern cooperation of universities, research institutes and innovative enterprises, the nature of financing this interaction is clarified. The article uses the bases of the monitoring research of the Institute of Sociology of the Federal Scientific Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences Continuous education and high-tech industries: institutions and practices of interaction, created with the financial support of the Russian Science Foundation. Based on 100 expert interviews conducted in 2017-2019 in 12 regions of different federal districts with key figures in innovation processes (chief engineers, leading designers, rectors, ministers, heads of development institutions, venture funds, technology parks and special economic zones), modern practices were analyzed the interaction of science-intensive industries with other participants in the innovative economy, the success of each of the practices is considered. In the context of the theory of the triple helix, the interaction of knowledge-intensive enterprises with higher educational institutions is studied, the main difficulties faced by business companies are tracked. The analysis of investment legislation is carried out and the risks of investment in scientific research are described. It is shown that the state policy in this area needs further optimization - the creation of a network of subjects that will provide a dialogue between the state, science, business and education at various stages of creating and promoting an innovative product, up to its commercialization. Specific issues of the development of innovation infrastructure (technology parks, platforms, clusters) and the possibility of using the experience of other countries are considered