Application of nonparametric analysis methods in managing the development of innovative ecosystems

The article is devoted to the development of a methodology for managing regional innovation ecosystems based on the use of non-parametric analysis methods to determine the optimal combination of elements of the innovation ecosystem and improve the efficiency of its functioning. Based on the method of analysis of the functioning environment (DEA), the authors of the article investigated the effectiveness of the functioning of 12 regional innovation ecosystems of the Russian Federation from the standpoint of invested resources and the results obtained according to two models with constant and variable economies of scale. Having identified the reference ecosystems in the study population and their main parameters, the authors developed recommendations for managing inefficient regional innovation ecosystems, improving their configuration and increasing the efficiency of their activities.