DOI: 10.33917/mic-1.108.2023.85-92

The scientific article presents the directions for the development of a competitive market in the service sector on the example of tourist services of the Republic of Tatarstan. The specifics of the market are reflected, key tasks are identified, and a rating of the most popular business ideas (startups) in the region is presented.

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The article focuses on the institutional causes of the digital economy development. The concept of a “start-up company” and distinctive features of such companies are explored — how they differ from other companies, the reason for their wide expansion and geography of their distribution. Start-up companies are target residents of the Skolkovo innovation center. The article reveals the main reasons contributing to development of these companies or to the choice of geographic location. In conclusion, the main institutional barriers to development of ecosystem start-ups in Russia are identified.