Keyword: «science and technology park»

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 article discusses issues of small enterprises innovative capacity development at the present stage of Russian economy. Features of innovative capacity management are considered. The author gives a description of innovative process. The role of innovative infrastructures in development of Russian small business is proved.