Transformation of the innovation environment in the context of digitalization and the new economic era

the article examines the transformation of the innovation environment in the context of digitalization and the new economic era. Based on the analysis of domestic research, the author identifies the key characteristics of the innovation economy, the components of the innovation environment and the impact of digital technologies and processes on its structure. The article presents industry trends in the digital transformation of industry and three conceptual approaches to building and developing a digital innovation ecosystem, and suggests a multi-level structure of the digital innovation environment, including four basic components. Methods: the following methods were used in the article: analytical review and synthesis of theoretical developments, systematization and comparison of research, analysis of the conceptual framework, statistical review of the dynamics of innovation activity of enterprises of the Russian Federation for the period 2010-2024, interpretation of empirical data of official statistics. Results: the article formulates the key characteristics of the innovation economy; identifies internal (human resources, financial resources, organizational structure and corporate culture) and external (political, economic, social, technological) factors of the innovation environment; highlights global trends in the digital transformation of industry; describes the key components of the digital innovation environment; classifies three conceptual approaches to the concept and essence of digital an innovative environment; the author's concept is proposed in the form of a multilevel dynamic system. Conclusions: the article determines that the digitalization of the economy is transforming the structure and content of the innovation environment, requiring updated theoretical and methodological approaches and new evaluation criteria. The author emphasizes that for the effective construction of a digital innovation environment, a comprehensive integration of technology, data, infrastructure and human capital is necessary to create conditions that stimulate the generation and implementation of innovations.

digital innovation environment, new economic era, digitalization, innovation activity, innovation, ecosystem of innovation, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, institutional environment, innovation environment