Digital technologies in solving problems of innovative development of Russian regions

Abstract

The era of digitalization sets new external challenges and creates new opportunities for the innovative development of territories. The European concept of “smart specialization”, considered in the authors study, allows solving the problem of innovative development of Russian territories, taking into account the existing EU experience, since it relies on the assets and resources available to regions and states. Specialization of the region means focusing on its strengths and competitive advantages, as well as identifying real innovative growth potential and enhancing entrepreneurial activity. The methodology of the concept of “smart specialization” considered in the article allows to identify the possibilities and difficulties of its implementation in the Russian context. It also provides a rationale for the use of digital technologies in solving the problems of the innovative development of Russian regions. It is proposed to use the platform approach, as a tool of the digital economy, for information and communication support of the innovative strategic process in the regions.