Tasks of information support of innovative economic development and the role of engineering

Abstract

The determining factors of the pattern of innovative development of Russia’s economy are considered. The structural functional insufficiency of the current interactions between basic science and industry is shown. The steady upward trend in exports of software and IT services of Russian companies is analyzed. The role and potential of innovation engineering companies in the field of information technologies is emphasized. The current relevant tasks of information support of innovative research, development, and technology transfer are discussed. Prospective areas for improving the efficiency of the national information structure are presented.