摘要：The innovative development mechanisms were created based on the modern economy need for innovations, but the innovation did not happen. The research is aimed at the identification of the innovative development process problem elements, identification of the small innovative enterprise development problems and prospects, the justification of the need for innovative infrastructure attached to the higher education institution creation. The research analysed the regional and country scale statistical data. That allowed drawing conclusions on the innovative process condition, its elements, and their interrelations. In addition, the research on the small innovative enterprises was conducted. The main result of the research is the revealed "gap" between fundamental science (creating the innovation) and manufacturing enterprise, (implementation of the innovation). According to the research result, there is a need for the innovative infrastructure formation.
