CLUSTERED ENTERPRISES AS AN INNOVATIVE FORM OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The article focuses on the study of the clustered enterprises (clusters, integrated business structures) in the context of the innovative form of modern business development and the analysis of the features of innovative clusters as their most progressive varieties. In particular, the article reveals the essence and role of cluster-associated enterprises as an innovative driver and form of modern business, the implementation of which increases the productivity of cluster companies or the entire business sector and contributes to the growth of their competitiveness both domestically and in international markets. The author emphasises that there is no clear legal regulation of the interpretation of the "cluster" category. The essential features of clustered enterprises are identified. The importance of the dynamics of cluster development and their impact on the productivity of value chains is shown. The distribution of clusters by the type and structure of relationships (vertical and horizontal clusters) is presented. The importance of creating and developing innovative clustered enterprises or innovation clusters is substantiated. The differences between innovation clusters and ecosystems are outlined. The goals of creating innovation clusters as a modern form of business development are proposed. The typical features of successful innovation clusters are presented, among which the key factors are the presence and synergy of such factors as a clear core competence; access to financing; strong management capable of managing companies; highly qualified personnel for generating new ideas; skilled workers and demand for products or services of clustered enterprises. The expediency of developing an appropriate strategy for the development of innovation clusters is substantiated, and its key aspects are proposed. The advantages of involving small and medium-sized enterprises in clustering are emphasised and outlined.