Digitalization of economy and strengthening innovative activity in n the conditions of the covid-19 pandemic

The article discusses the main aspects of innovative development in the context of the growing coronavirus pandemic. The author analyzed the indicators of the industrial sector of the economy, found out the insufficient use of production resources and industrial potential. Among the factors considered, the number of employed in industry is highlighted, and the forecast values ​​up to 2023 are calculated. It has been established that the country's industry is developing mainly in an extensive way, while in industrially developed countries, economic growth is ensured by the introduction of innovative technologies.

It has been determined that in order to improve the innovative activity of high-tech enterprises, it is necessary to use a wide arsenal of various management methods, to form a model for the commercialization of innovations from the development stage to bringing innovative products to the market. The impact of digitalization on the transformation of basic industries, ensuring the competitiveness of the national economy and an accelerated transition to an innovative model is assessed.