Article is devoted to defining the role of small and medium-sized businesses in the innovative development of the country as a whole, and the Sverdlovsk region in particular. Identifies the need to develop small and medium-sized businesses based on world experience. The characteristic of the Sverdlovsk region and of small and medium business development prospects. Listed by the subjects of innovation infrastructure in the Sverdlovsk region. Lists the measures of state support of small and medium businesses
