The role of social entrepreneurship in the innovative development of the state: the cluster approach

The article discusses the importance and role of social entrepreneurship in the innovative development of the state. The authors described social entrepreneurship as an effective business model aimed at solving social problems of society and analyzed its impact on the development of an innovative ecosystem. The main goal of the scientific work is to determine the development of methods and mechanisms for the development of social entrepreneurship using a cluster approach. This approach aims to strengthen partnerships between social enterprises, government agencies, research institutes and the private sector. The article highlights the role of clusters based on social entrepreneurship in increasing innovative potential at the regional and national levels. The authors have the task of determining their effectiveness by comparing international and domestic practices of a cluster approach focused on social entrepreneurship using theoretical, comparative and system analysis methods. Describes the main directions of state policy to support social entrepreneurship, including the tools necessary to realize the potential of the cluster approach. The results of the study suggest effective ways to integrate social entrepreneurship in ensuring innovative development strategies and socio-economic stability.