Keyword: «inventive activity»

The author presents the results of market research of prospects of innovative development of the region; level of innovative activity of the Penza region in comparison with other regions of the Volga federal district; active branches of economy of the region, the direction of the state support of innovative activity in the region. The factors, interfering the growth of innovative activity of the region are revealed.

The paper deals with the problems of using intellectual property in the formation of an innovative economy. The author analyzes the rates of inventive activity, self-sufficiency and technological dependence in Russia in recent years and the main reasons for lagging behind other countries. In conclusion, educational programs for invention promotion are proposes.