Improving the management of regional innovation systems in the context of the knowledge economy

Aim. The work aimed to develop a set of recommendations for improving the management of a regional innovation system (hereinafter referred to as RIS) from the standpoint of knowledge management. Objectives. The work seeks to clarify the concept of RIS, define RIS management processes based on knowledge management, analyze the development models of typical RISs in the world, study the role of research organizations in promoting the development of RIS, and suggest ways to improve RIS management. Methods. The author used analysis, comparison, generalization, and synthesis methods. Results. The article defines the concept of RIS and develops a classification of RIS management processes based on knowledge management (knowledge acquisition, knowledge generation, knowledge exchange, knowledge transfer, and knowledge application). Moreover, the development model of typical RIS is analyzed, and methods of promoting RIS through research organizations are studied (provision of technical services, support for talents, development of the region’s innovative potential, assistance in the transfer and commercialization of research results). Conclusions. In the context of economic globalization, each RIS has a unique development model based on the development of individual industries and models of research and development works (R&D). Close cooperation between universities, research organizations and enterprises is the basis for a regional research system that ensures targeted knowledge creation and rapid commercialization of research results. The paper proposes fields for improving RIS, in particular, the creation of a favorable innovation environment, increasing the efficiency of knowledge generation and dissemination, optimizing mechanisms for knowledge exchange and application.