Future Progress of Science, Technology and Innovation: Public Perception

The importance that society gives to science, technology and innovation accordingly reflects the culture, well-being and economy of the country. At the same time, this has a crucial impact on the opportunities of societal development. The focus on studying the attitude of society towards different aspects of science, technology and innovation and its dynamics is increasing in many countries. Nevertheless, similar studies have not been carried out in Georgia until now. The aim of this research is to explore public perception of development of science, technology and innovation among Georgian society. The study revealed that the advantages associated with the development of science, technology and innovation are acknowledged in Georgian society. Various areas where society expectsimprovements in the next 15 years have been identified. Lastly, the areas of health and medical care and creation of workplaces have been defined as the top priorities for the development of science, technology and innovation.