Territorial connectivity of Russian Federation: from statement of complex tasks to complex scientific and engineering projects formation

Abstract

Complex scientific and engineering projects and full innovation cycle programs, ruled to be selected and formed by science and technology priorities’ councils, are to become key tools for Strategy in scientific and technological development implementation. In this paper, we present an approach to such programs and projects, developed by the “Territorial connectivity” S&T priority council, formation. We give the “territorial connectivity” term, separate it by categories and subcategories, characterized by specific social, economic, and administrative-and-managerial problems. We propose the set of steps, that is a goal-oriented movement from determination of main program implementation directions to specification of essential complex social and economic objectives within each direction, and then discuss the development of stated problems-solving research plans, scientific and engineering projects, and national policy action frameworks. We use a stage-gate approach in program formation, which allows us to make necessary corrections at every stage of its implementation, as well as organize efficient communication with potential customers and participants.