Abstract
With development of the conception and methodology of foresight studies, methods
of technology mapping are increasingly being used. These methods are the basis
of managing technological change and of making science and technology policy, but
also become a tool of efficient use of public funds spent for innovation.
The aim of this paper is to present the conception of using methods of technology
mapping through combining the mapping process with the creation of scenarios. In the
opinion of the authors of this paper, such a combination of methods allows to solve
complex problems of choosing the smart specialization of regions.