Bariery rozwoju proinnowacyjnych usług z perspektywy ośrodków innowacji w Polsce

Abstract

Innovation centers (OI) are an institutional form of supporting enterprises in the process of implementing innovative solutions. Pro-innovative services are an important element of their offer. The aim of the research is to identify the barriers encountered by OI in Poland in providing pro-innovative services to enterprises. The article provides a synthetic statement and classification of innovation centers in Poland, as well as the place of pro-innovation services in their offer. The empirical study on barriers encountered in providing services supporting innovation to the market by OI was conducted using a questionnaire survey, using the CAWI method. The object of research were OIs functioning in Poland, mostly accredited by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology. The findings allowed for the identification and grouping of barriers hindering the OI respondents from providing comprehensive services to help companies develop and implement innovative solutions.