Abstract |
The study is dedicated to problems concerning European
innovation strategy and its role for improving competitiveness and
generating economic growth. The Commission seeks to develop the
concept of "lead markets" where public authorities facilitate
industry-led innovation by creating conditions for a successful
market uptake of innovative products and services in a focused way.
Primary targets are areas that respond to societal demands. The
priority must be to establish strong innovation systems in all
Member States. In terms of using EU funds to foster research and
technology innovation, innovating could mean allocating structural
funds for strengthening national research in addition to the
already available Framework Programme and national R&D funds,
rather than using these funds solely on infrastructure. That could
be the stimulus for long term innovative environment foundation,
increase the dynamics of innovation spread among the companies and
create an opportunity to become a real innovator instead of passive
technology user. Several initiatives ought to be taken immediately
to improve the possibilities for innovation in Bulgaria. The most
important are: the creation and development of a national
innovation programme; creation and development of an action plan
for innovation; establishing dedicated funding schemes for
financing innovation and supporting the creation of innovative
firms; and creating a specific government body with responsibility
for development and co-ordination of innovation policy. Key words:
European innovation policy, information and communication
technologies /ICT's/, Bulgarian innovation approach.
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