RUDN Journal of EconomicsRUDN Journal of Economics2313-23292408-8986Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)11829Foreign experience of innovationDegterevaE APeoples' Friendship University of Russiadegseb@mail.ruPeoples' Friendship University of Russia150120111455112092016Copyright © 2016, Economics2016The 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 systemuniversitiesPublic-Private Partnership in educationfinancing and management of scientific and educational centersnanotechnology sectorRussia and other CIS countriesинновационная система Германииуниверситетыгосударственно-частное партнерство в образованиифинансирование и управление научно-образовательными центраминанотехнологииРоссия и другие страны СНГ