Galina Romicina

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.

The article deals with the problem of regional innovative systems formation on the example of Tula region; it is connected with the necessity of innovative activity increase and the necessity of changing the structure of economy.

The article considers the problem of formation of regional innovation systems on the example of the Tula region. The role of small and medium business as a conductor of new technologies and innovations.