THE ASSOCIATION OF INNOVATIVE REGIONS OF RUSSIA HAS PREPARED THE RATING OF INNOVATIVE REGIONS

^{The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia has prepared the rating of innovative regions for the purposes of monitoring and management for 2014. In the edition are presented the general characteristics of the innovative development of the regions of AIRR, the results of the monitoring of changes compared with the previous year, as well as recommendations for improving innovation policy. Separately shows the positions of the regions of Russia in three underrating: research and development; innovation; socio-economic conditions. This material will be useful for decision makers in the field of innovation policy at the federal and regional levels, representatives of business and expert community. The Republic of Tatarstan took 3rd place in the rating of innovative regions, firmly holding its position in the top three.}

^{In comparison with other regions that make up the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR), Tatarstan ranked first according to these indicators.}

^{In addition, in 2013, 127 organizations of the republic engaged in research and development, 10 organizations is more than in 2012. 1460 was filed patent applications for inventions, utility models and industrial designs and patents granted - 1289 units. According to these indicators Tatarstan also consistently ranks first among the regions of AIRR.}

^{Effective innovation policy in the Republic of Tatarstan is realized, based on the established powerful innovation cluster in the priority sectors. It includes the work of technoparks, studios and laboratories at universities, business incubators, industrial sites and enterprises.}

^{Innovative Technopark “Idea” takes an active part in the development of innovative potential of the republic. “Idea” is Russia's first technopark, which was opened on February 5, 2004 year. He also became the first Russian member of the European Network that confirms the compliance of its activities to the European standards.}

^{Tatarstan won a series of federal programs and competitions with the participation of “Idea”: Federal business incubator and high-tech industrial park, in which created Technopolis “Himgrad” and IT-Park; Nanotechnology Center.}

^{Today, Technopark “Idea” cooperates with the key development institutes of Russia: OJSC “Russian Venture Company”, OJSC “RUSNANO”, Fund “Skolkovo”, and the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises in Science and Technology (FASIE). Kama Industrial Park “Master” and Technopark “Idea-Yugo-Vostok” were established respectively by Technopark together with the largest companies of OJSC “KAMAZ” and OJSC “Tatneft” in 2004.}

^{Technopark “Idea” actively introduces the experience of the best global practices through performance assessment tools, used by the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), in technoparks of Russia. Becoming a full member of the European network in 2010, “Idea” for three years was the only Russian technopark accredited in EBN. In 2013, full members of EBN became Technopark of Novosibirsk Akademgorodok and Krasnoyarsk Regional Innovation and Technology Business Incubator (KRITBI) with the assistance of Technopark “Idea”.}

^{“Idea” takes active part in the annual researches, conducted by EBN, and passes the annual certification, proving its effectiveness. This year Technopark for the fourth time has been accredited in the European network.}

^{By the end of 2013 Technopark “Idea” entered the top 15 best European Business and Innovation Centers.}

^{You can see the rating by clicking on the link}