The article discusses the feasibility and prospects for the intensification of trade-economic and scientific-technological cooperation between Russia and partners in the BRICS group, under the interest of technological modernization and innovative development of the national economy. We analyze the scientific, technological and innovative potential of the BRICS countries, identify promising directions for deepening scientific, technological and investment cooperation for them. Particular attention is paid to the improvement of conditions and tools for implementing joint scientific and technological initiatives and projects..
Keywords: BRICS, technological modernization, innovative development, scientific and technology potential, national innovation systems, trade relations, scientific and technical collaboration, investment and technological cooperation.