SUPPORTING INNOVATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE USA

DOI 10.32651/222-74

Issue № 2, 2022, article № 13, pages 74-81

Section: Foreign news

Language: Russian

Original language title: ПОДДЕРЖКА ИННОВАЦИОННОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ МАЛОГО И СРЕДНЕГО БИЗНЕСА В АГРАРНОМ СЕКТОРЕ США

Keywords: SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES, AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY, USA, STATE SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF RUSSIA

Abstract: The current stage of functioning of the agricultural sector in most developed countries is characterized by the transition to an innovative development model. A special role in the practical application of innovations belongs to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The USA is characterized by high innovation activity and a well-developed incentive system for this type of activity. To support the development of innovation processes in the small and medium-sized business sector, two main programs are being implemented in the country: the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and the Technology Transfer Program for Small Businesses (STTR), the main parameters of which are presented in the article. In the agricultural sector of the US economy, a new Agenda for Innovation in agriculture (AIA) has been approved. Within the framework of the AIA, a modern Innovative strategy for the development of agriculture is being developed, according to which the main areas of work are aimed at integrating innovative technologies and practices into the programs of the US Department of Agriculture to help accelerate their implementation by producers. It should be noted that Russia lags far behind the world's leading economies in the field of practical use of innovations. The article analyzes the problems and prospects for the development of innovative activity in the agricultural sector of Russia. Studying the US experience in stimulating innovative activity of SMEs in the agricultural sector can be useful for the domestic agro-industrial complex.

Authors: SHelamova Nadezhda Afanasevna