Technological Development of Industry Based on Integration of Science, Business and State

Abstract

The article studies principle reasons for technological underdevelopment of Russia compared with western countries and identifies regulatory documents aimed at finding promising ways to resolve this problem. Analysis of the numerous academic works investigating issues of innovation development of industry, importance of scientific and technical progress for economic growth, cooperation between universities and industrial enterprises provides an opportunity to substantiate topicality of the research. The author on the basis of different interpretations of the notion ‘technological development’ could formulate his own definition. Further on, a conclusion was drawn that universities, industrial enterprises and state are actors of technological development. The author built a model and mechanisms of organizational and technical interaction of representatives of science, business and state. The project ‘Advanced Engineering Schools’ is an example of such interaction aimed at providing industry with highly-qualified engineers. Research findings are tested through the mechanism of scientific and industrial integration of the company ODK, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and state. The author’s developments have practical significance, as they can be used in education, at industrial enterprises and in other sectors of economy for planning programs of technological modernization in industry.