Social Innovations: The Result of Humanitarian Knowledge and Modern Technology Synthesis

The increasing role of social innovations in modern society is studied. Theoretical approaches to defining the essence of social innovations and to their classification are analysed. Particular attention is paid to the problem of interdependence of social and technological innovations, as well as the use of digital technology potential in the frame of forming socially oriented innovative solutions. In this context, the features of digital social innovations and key areas of their practical use are studied.