Innovation potential of small enterprises in the regions of Russia: classification groups of regions by levels of innovative capacity development and directions for its enhancement

The article considers the formation of the innovation potential of small enterprises, as well as the assessment of the innovation potential of small enterprises, identifies three classification groups of regions according to the level of development of the innovation potential of small enterprises in the regions of the Russian Federation (leading, medium and low levels) and develops strategies for the development of the Russian regions based on the formation and assessment of the innovation potential of small enterprises. The methodological recommendations for strategies on development of innovative potential of small enterprises in the regions of Russia have been developed. The purpose of this study is to develop an integrated approach to the formation and assessment of in-novation potential of small enterprises in the regions of Russia and establishing strategies for the development of innovation potential. As a result of the conducted research, the comprehensive system of indicators for assessing innovative potential of small enterprises is proposed, which characterizes by a systematic approach and includes several components. The proposed system of indicators allows for a comprehensive assessment of the innovation potential of small innovative enterprises based on the generalized indicator of the integral value of innovation potential. Furthermore, the author's methodology is proposed, based on the analysis of key indicators grouped into three categories: abilities, opportunities and the result of innovation activity.

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