This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to science policy, innovation management, research administration, technology transfer, and the role of higher education in fostering economic development. It explores the importance of basic research, grant writing, and interdisciplinary research in knowledge creation and highlights the challenges and opportunities in these areas. The cluster also delves into the impact of digital information technology on improving the competitiveness of high-tech enterprises and the influence of human activity on climate in the Arctic.