Interactions between Russian enterprises and scientific organisations in the field of innovation

An essential element of modern economic models on the development and implementation of innovation is the various forms of interaction between stakeholders engaged in innovative activities with a view toward exchanging knowledge and technologies. The intensity and quality of this interaction becomes all the more important when assessing the level of development of innovation systems, while the embeddedness of certain organisations and enterprises in a network of such contacts shapes the long-term effectiveness and impact of their work. This article assesses the degree of involvement of Russian innovative enterprises and scientific organisations in processes to create, transfer, and acquire technologies (including the purchase and sale of ready-made machines and equipment, and various methods to transfer intangible scientific and technological results).