«University 4.0»: knowledge economy growth drivers in Russia

The authors present a model of the new role of universities within the knowledge economy. The major milestones in the transformation of universities in the society, as well as changes in their economic and social function are traced and investigated. The authors analyzed the key competitive advantages of the university as an integrator within the scientific ecosystem and its' role as a bridge from science to business. The author's methodology of capitalization growth of knowledge and redistribution of talent within university ecosystem is presented, from the University of 1.0 to 4.0. It a pyramid growth of surplus value of universities as corporations. The way of the transformation of Russian universities in the innovative institutions,as well as growth drivers and centers of scientific and economic excellence is also alalyzed.

Keywords: knowledge economy; university transformation; entrepreneurial university; national innovation system; innovation infrastructure; talents development

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