Systematization of strategic directions of innovative development of mechanical engineering enterprises at the regional level
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines mechanisms for stimulating innovation in the mechanical engineering industry, which plays a key role in the industrial and economic development of regions. It emphasizes the industry's significant role as a systemic link, providing a multiplier effect for related sectors, contributing to employment expansion, and creating a favorable investment climate. To maintain their position amid accelerating technological change and global competition, mechanical engineering companies require not so much adaptation to innovation as strategic management of innovative transformation, the integration of innovation into the management culture, and the development of sustainable models of innovative growth. However, issues related to the organization and evaluation of innovative activity in mechanical engineering structures at the regional level have not yet received comprehensive scientific and applied analysis. There is a pressing need to develop sound methodological solutions encompassing the identification of innovation development factors, the assessment of resource potential, the selection of priorities, and the implementation of effective innovation management models. Particularly relevant is the task of creating tools that enable the ranking of technological progress trends and the development of algorithms for achieving these goals. Among the aspects under consideration, special attention is paid to identifying the cumulative impact of the mechanical engineering industry on the socioeconomic dynamics of regions. Key barriers hindering the development of innovative approaches in mechanical engineering were identified: limited funding, a shortage of highly qualified specialists, regulatory fragmentation, and institutional underdevelopment. The study identified a problem area that hinders the full functioning of innovation processes at the industrial enterprise level. The final part of the study aims to formulate a systems approach to defining strategic guidelines for the innovation policy of mechanical engineering organizations. The proposed concept is based on a multi-stage model that includes a comprehensive assessment of external and internal conditions, setting innovation goals, developing priority areas, structuring a package of initiatives, and developing procedures for monitoring results. This ensures comprehensive support for the innovative development process, contributing to the strengthening of the regional economy and increasing its technological resilience.
Authors: Sergey A. Zhukov, Tatyana A. Oruch
Institution: Volga Region State University of Service
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204223612