To move forward

The Republic of Belarus is actively developing science, technology and innovation, including through the use of international best practices in science and technology. Thus, the State Program of Innovation Development till 2025 as well as new scientific and technical programs have been launched in 2021. In addition, a task has been set to implement in the Belarusian regions, taking into account their competitive advantages, innovative projects to create high-tech industries based on developments of domestic scientists, which have great potential for commercialization both within the country and abroad. The transition to digital platforms as key instruments of digital transformation of traditional industries, as well as international cooperation in the use of modern technologies, educational and production organizations, development and serial production of knowledge-intensive products contributes to the growth of innovation potential of Belarus. Cooperation with foreign partners should play a key role in this. How is this process of innovation promoting the interests of Belarus implemented in practice? This is discussed in the proposed collection of articles.