Economic Efficiency of Partnership Between Science Centers and Small Businesses in Innovation Activities

This article analyzes the economic efficiency of cooperation between research centers and small businesses in innovative activities. The study examines the economic benefits of implementing scientific developments, technology transfer, cooperation projects, and university-business relations for small businesses. The article analyzes the current situation in Uzbekistan and discusses it based on a comparative approach with international experience. The results show that small businesses that cooperate with research centers have achieved significant success in creating innovative products, reducing costs, and increasing profit indicators. At the end of the article, recommendations are given to improve the efficiency of cooperation.