Abstract:
In this article a literary review was conducted, the concepts of "innovation" and "innovative
activity" proposed by different authors were studied. The classification of types of innovations is
considered, key indicators of innovation activity of an industrial enterprise are identified, statistical
data from an official state source regarding the concept of "innovation" are considered, in particular,
the level of activity in the field of innovation, the costs of technological innovations by sources of
financing. Relevant conclusions have been made.