Acquisition of European Union Funds for Knowledge Transfer by Enterprises from Opolskie Voivodship

Aleksandra Zygmunt; Mirosława Szewczyk

doi:10.56583/br.1057

Published : 2014-10-31

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2014)

Acquisition of European Union Funds for Knowledge Transfer by Enterprises from Opolskie Voivodship

Aleksandra Zygmunt

Mirosława Szewczyk

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56583/br.1057

Abstract

The main purpose of the paper is the analysis of enterprises from Opolskie Voivodship in the context of their acquisition of European Union funds for knowledge transfer. First, the range of knowledge transfer in regional development is emphasized. Afterwards, an analysis is made of Opolskie Voivodship enterprises in the range of the major Operational Programme Innovative Economy priorities connected with knowledge transfer. Particular attention is paid to such priorities as: R&TD activities lead by research centers; technology transfer and improvement of the network of cooperation between SMEs, SMEs and other enterprises, universities and post-secondary schools, regional authorities, research centers and technology and research parks; support for R&TD development (especially in SMEs); and investment in enterprises connected especially with research and innovation. The study uses data from KSI SIMIK concerning the Operational Programme Innovative Economy.

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knowledge transfer, Operational Programme Innovative Economy, enterprise, Opolskie Voivodship

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Zygmunt, A., & Szewczyk, M. (2014). Acquisition of European Union Funds for Knowledge Transfer by Enterprises from Opolskie Voivodship. Regional Barometer. Analyses & Prognoses, 12(2), 81–87. https://doi.org/10.56583/br.1057

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