Consortium as collective participant of innovative activities

The experience of formation and efficient activities of a consortium established on the basis of the agreement between universities, scientific and industrial organisations is generalised. Principles providing sustainable and efficient activities of the consortium are formulated. The analysis of the agreement contents is carried out and its management structure is offered. Positive experience in operation of consortiums established with participation of the Ulyanovsk University in the Privolzhsky Federal District is underlined.