Global trends in investment and innovation
The article presents the current problems faced by many of the largest companies in various industries related to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. The article describes the countries that have achieved high results in the process of active innovation implementation. It is revealed that financing plays an important role at every stage of the innovation cycle, from the conceptualization of a product, service or technology to their commercialization and subsequent development. Today, relatively new financing mechanisms are widespread, such as intellectual property markets, crowdfunding and solutions in the field of financial technologies. Policy measures to stimulate investment contribute to the emergence of new growth points and the achievement of long-term goals, which is important for the future development of countries. It is proved that the effectiveness of cooperation between countries and their internationally agreed research projects can effectively counter the trend of increasing protectionism and solve important social problems at the present stage and in the future