BRIDGING TECHNOLOGICAL INEQUALITY: SPECIFICITIES IN THE REGIONS
The paper considers unique scientific facilities functioning as a tool for regional development. It is proposed to use the experience of managing large scientific projects to solve socio-economic problems facing Russian regions. The issue of the formation of an innovative infrastructure based on unique scientific facilities is considered the idea of its decisive role in the short and medium term is discussed, while for long-term sustainable development, it is necessary to set large-scale goals and objectives tied to scientific research. It is proposed to use the digital infrastructure as a driver for the development of regions that are not tied to a geographic location.