Student’s motivation for technological entrepreneurship: Sociological survey results at Russian universities

The article presents the results of a sociological survey of students at Russian universities, focused on studying their motivation toward technological entrepreneurship. Higher education institutions concentrate the intellectual potential of the state. Identifying potential technological entrepreneurs among students can become an engine for the country's innovative development. Technological entrepreneurship is based on an innovative, high-tech business idea. What distinguishes it from other forms of entrepreneurial activity are the high uncertainty of implementing a business project and the new, sometimes unique, business processes built on startup principles. Universities are the primary source of scientific and technical developments that form the basis for technological startups in all countries, as they provide the necessary knowledge and shape students' competencies. We identified students' attitudes toward technological entrepreneurship in Russia, the reasons for their activity and motivation, as well as the opportunities and barriers to participating in this type of activity. Overall, favorable conditions exist for the development of youth technological entrepreneurship, as this area generates interest among students. The primary motive for becoming a technological entrepreneur is the opportunity to realize one's ideas and create new products. However, most students fear losing money and are afraid to take risks. Despite a high interest in support measures, most students have not used them due to low awareness, psychological barriers, and a lack of entrepreneurial experience. The article substantiates the need to develop a comprehensive approach to fostering student technological startups