espEconomy: strategy and practiceEconomy: strategy and practice1997-99672663-550XИнститут экономики10.51176/1997-9967-2024-4-6-19esp-1455Research ArticleИННОВАЦИИ И ЦИФРОВАЯ ЭКОНОМИКАINNOVATION AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMYИсследование восприятия казахстанскими ВУЗами финансовых инструментов поддержки НИОКРThe Study of the Perception by Kazakhstani Universities of Tools for Supporting Research Activitieshttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4208-6167ТургинбаеваА. Н.TurginbayevaA. N.

д.э.н., ассоциированный профессор, генеральный директор

ул. Шевченко 28, Алматы

Ardak N. Turginbayeva – Doc. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Professor, General Director

28 Shevchenko str., Almaty

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В глобальном масштабе университеты играют ключевую роль в разработке и коммерциализации новых технологий посредством поддержки научно-исследовательской деятельности (НИОКР). Однако Казахстан сталкивается с рядом проблем, включая финансовые ограничения, устаревшую научную инфраструктуру и слабые связи между университетами и индустрией. Целью данной статьи является проведение комплексного анализа ключевых факторов, влияющих на поддержку НИОКР в Казахстане, а также на выявление основных финансовых, инфраструктурных и институциональных барьеров, препятствующих эффективному использованию ресурсов НИОКР. В рамках данного исследования использовались методы библиометрического анализа данных с применением программы VOSviewer, а также качественного анализа интервью с использованием Atlas.ti. Основные данные были собраны путем проведения интервью с экспертами из различных высших учебных заведений Казахстана. Анализ был сосредоточен на таких аспектах, как финансирование НИОКР, состояние научной инфраструктуры, взаимодействие с бизнесом и барьеры для молодых ученых. Результаты исследования показывают, что финансовые ограничения оказывают значительное влияние на модернизацию инфраструктуры и соблюдение сроков реализации проектов. Интеграция бизнеса положительно коррелирует с коммерциализацией НИОКР (r = 0,848), однако остается слабой из-за структурных барьеров. Бюджетная негибкость препятствует модернизации инфраструктуры и цифровизации процессов, в то время как недостаточная поддержка молодых ученых усиливает проблему удержания кадров. Оценки экспертов демонстрируют негативное восприятие доступности инфраструктуры (-0,421) и предсказуемости финансирования среди большинства академических позиций. Будущие исследования должны быть направлены на разработку адаптивных моделей финансирования, а также изучение международного опыта взаимодействия университетов и индустрии для укрепления инновационной экосистемы Казахстана.

Globally, universities play a key role in developing and commercializing new technologies through research and development (R&D) support. However, Kazakhstan faces several challenges, including financial constraints, outdated scientific infrastructure, and weak links between universities and industry. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the key factors affecting R&D support in Kazakhstan and to identify the main financial, infrastructural, and institutional challenges that hinder the efficient use of R&D resources. The study used bibliometric data analysis using VOSviewer and qualitative interview analysis using Atlas.ti software. Primary data were collected through interviews with experts from various higher education institutions in Kazakhstan. The analysis focused on aspects such as R&D financing, the state of scientific infrastructure, interaction with business, and barriers for young scientists. The results of the study show that financial constraints have a significant impact on infrastructure upgrades and project deadlines. Business integration correlates positively with R&D commercialization (r = 0.848) but remains weak due to structural barriers. Budgetary inflexibility hinders efforts to modernize infrastructure and digitize processes, while insufficient support for young scientists increases the problem of staff retention. Expert assessments demonstrate a negative perception of infrastructure accessibility (-0.421) and predictability of funding among most academic positions. Future research should focus on developing adaptive financing models and studying the international interaction experience between universities and industry to strengthen the innovation ecosystem of Kazakhstan.

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