D.M Naimov

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This article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of institutional support for innovation management in the agro-industrial regions of the Republic of Tajikistan. The study analyzes the mechanism of innovation management, the main directions for improving the regulatory and legal framework governing innovation activities, and the role of innovations in ensuring sustainable development of agroindustrial regions. Particular attention is paid to the role of organizations, research institutions, and higher professional education institutions, including the scientific, production, and innovation activities of the institutions of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tajikistan in the regions of the country. The activities of these organizations and institutions are considered an important factor in developing innovation potential, advancing scientific research, training highly qualified specialists, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between science and production. The research findings indicate that the formation of a favorable institutional environment, the introduction of digital technologies, and the implementation of technical and technological innovations are of key importance for improving the efficiency and competitiveness of agro-industrial enterprises. At the same time, strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between service organizations and participants in the agro-industrial production chain, as well as expanding state support for innovation activities, are proposed as important directions for ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of the country's regions.

Keywords: region, agro-industrial regions, agriculture, innovation, institutional environment, management mechanisms, digital technologies, science and production, sustainable development, production efficiency