DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF INTERACTION BETWEEN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS AND HIGHER EDUCATION: STRATEGIES AND TOOLS

Abstract

The transition to the infrastructure support of interaction between such strategic subsystems of socio-economic development as small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and higher education is dictated by the digitalization of the entire socio-economic space. Failure to meet these requirements leads to increased restrictions on development and loss of market share. The need for SMEs and higher education to come closer together is essential for both systems, as SMEs require innovation and talent, while higher education needs to be relevant in the market. Today, it is possible to obtain innovative solutions in higher education, and it is possible to ensure the practical orientation of scientific and educational activities through a balanced and systematic interaction with small and medium-sized businesses.

Today, there are successful examples of interaction infrastructure that demonstrate high results for both small and medium-sized businesses and higher education institutions. However, such partnerships are established between higher education institutions and large businesses that have the necessary resources for such cooperation. Despite their limited resources, small and medium-sized businesses also need to find ways to collaborate with higher education institutions. In today's digital and data-driven world, the effectiveness of collaboration between small and medium-sized businesses and higher education institutions depends on the creation of an infrastructure that meets the requirements of digitalization and technological development.