In a scientific paper which is based on best practices, it was examined the role of public-private partnership in the innovative development of higher education and science. The methodological and analytical generalization of experience of the institutional ensuring of cooperation of the state, higher education, science and business structures in the innovation process are presented. In the context of public-private partnership the possibility of upgrading of the national economy is discussed. 

державно-приватне партнерство, інновації, інноваційний процес, інноваційний розвиток, вища освіта, наука, концепція «потрійна спіраль»