Strategic relevance of the information space in stimulating innovation under economic sanctions

Introduction. In modern conditions, the sanctions imposed by the West, which have isolated the Russian market from the flow of foreign investment and innovative products, have become the key factor in the development of innovation in the Russian economy. The domestic information space has changed; now it can develop based on its own funds and high-tech developments. Goal. The study aims to analyze and assess the strategic importance of the information space in the process of organizing a system for stimulating innovations in the current conditions of political and economic sanctions and restrictions. Materials and methods. The study used logical analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, statistical methods for studying publications, statistical generalizations and conclusions, and assessing the prospects for the development of the information space. Results and discussion. The concept of the information space, its development indicators were studied, the problem of restrictive measures by foreign developers was highlighted, the need to develop our own infrastructure and technologies to ensure the creation and implementation of innovative technologies, digital independence and economic security of the state was substantiated. Examples of successful IT companies were analyzed. The state of personnel provision was studied, its importance as a source of information space development was revealed. Conclusion. Conclusions were made on the possibilities of developing the Russian information space to stimulate the innovative economy.