The purpose of this paper is to find and implement directions for improving innovation activities in the coal industry. The first chapter considers theoretical aspects of strategic innovation management and defines the role of innovation management in the coal industry. The second chapter analyses the methodology of strategic innovation management in the coal industry and presents the main methods of strategic management. The third chapter conducted a strategic analysis of the industry, then developed a strategic direction of innovation activities in the coal industry, then assessed the effectiveness of the proposed implementation aimed at improving innovation activities in the coal industry.