The purpose is to substantiate the development of mechanisms for state support of innovative activities. Methodology: analysis, comparison and integration of data from Rosstat, specialized statistical methods for processing economic data. Results. The authors suggest a basic typology of regulatory operations of government bodies concerning the innovation sphere. The study presents a conceptually structured sphere of formation and implementation of innovative operations in Russian economy functioning with a focus on industrial production. This paper provides the analysis of basic regulatory framework orders in this area along with arising problems considering the typified operators behavioral models materialization and develops innovations in this regulation. The recommendations would provide for the practice of financial services, the implementation of state support for innovation activity in the country, its current state assessment as well as the identification of weaknesses and the adjustment of mechanisms for state support for innovative activities. Conclusions. The use of statistical data and empirical research results allows describing the current situation in the field of state support for innovative activities in Russia, which has both positive and negative features. It is necessary to introduce an institution of public order and ensure monitoring of all proposals for scientific research public orders’ formation; synthesize scientifically based mechanisms for innovation and legal regulations of its operation. These measures could become meaningful factors in the increasing social and economic stability.