The essence of concept «innovative potential of the youth» is clarified. A calculation of the integral index for determining the level of the innovative potential of youth in the regions by demographic, organizational, logistical and financial components is proposed. On the basis of this method the place of Lviv region among other regions of Ukraine is analyzed. Some aspects of the financial and organizational nature for improving the level of innovative potential of young people in such directions as increasing, cooperation, involvement and return are outlined. 

youth, innovative potential, education system, scientific activity, «brain circulation»