Foreign experience of innovation

The article deals with the innovative environment of leading German Universities in the field of nanotechnology. The author summarizes main features of the modern German innovation system and focuses on the experience of state support of innovation activity in German academic sector. Particular attention is paid to the management structure and funding mechanisms of the most effective German nanotechnological education and research centres. The conclusions may have practical importance for the formation of an effective model of innovative environment of Russian Universities.

Germany's innovation system, universities, Public-Private Partnership in education, financing and management of scientific and educational centers, nanotechnology sector, Russia and other CIS countries