STATE POLICY FOR INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TRANSFORMATION PERIOD: A SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIMENSION

Abstract

This paper outlines the main approaches to understanding the concept of "innovation" and "innovation policy", and defines that today in scientific practice, two main models of innovation are identified: "innovative" and "catching up". We have determined that nowadays, it is important for Ukraine to move to an "innovative" model as soon as possible and to develop its own capacities. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to be on the same level with technically more developed western neighbors to function effectively in the new European political realities. This is extremely important for the further effective economic development of the state, on which its social sphere depends. That is why, the study and improvement of the state's innovation policy is being highlighted and updated today. For a better understanding of their own development opportunities, it is suggested to study the experiences of other countries that have already undergone similar stages of formation. In particular, the focus is on economic and technological development, which is the basis for innovation in all other areas. The paper presents a classification for the main types of state innovation policy of various countries according to Y. Kharchenko; defines the main features of the innovation policy in Ukraine and outlines the main guidelines for its further development. As a result of scientific literature analysis, it has been found that much has already been done for effective innovation development in Ukraine. Nevertheless, it is necessary to continue the work in this direction, including studying the experience of other countries, improving the regulatory framework, stepping up scientific and technological progress, economic development and reviewing the main strategic goals of the state's innovation policy. Institutional and legal support of innovative activity in Ukraine is at the stage of formation, at the moment its main elements are created. However, the legal framework for regulating innovation processes in Ukraine requires expansion and improvement. The need to adopt a legislation on state regulation of technology transfer activities can be emphasized. The main effective mechanism for implementing the innovative model of economic development in Ukraine is the system of technological parks. The practice confirmed the high contribution of technological parks to the promotion of innovation activity at the regional level. All the above facts point to the rapid development of the state innovation policy in Ukraine, which is due to the relevance of this sphere of public administration for the countries that are still undergoing a transformational period.