xmlui.ArtifactBrowser.SimpleSearch.filter.source:Scientific papers of the University of Pardubice. Series D, Faculty of Economics and Administration. 42/2018
ISSN:1211-555X (Print)
Abstract:
It is broadly accepted that innovation is an important source of
competitiveness in developed regions and that research and development brings new
knowledge that can be utilized for the development of new innovations. This paper
deals with indirect support for research and development that is used for promotion of
innovation activities in the Czech Republic. The aim of the article is to provide new
empirical evidence on using of indirect support of research development for financing
of innovation activities in Czech regions. The statistical data are analysed through
descriptive statistics, cluster analysis and correlation analysis. It was observed that
indirect R&D support is strongly concentrated in Prague and the Central Bohemian
Region. The situation in the South Moravian Region is different, although this region
has many common features with the former regions. The cluster analysis also revealed
a group of regions with quite a high level of indirect support. These regions are not
the innovation leaders, but they can be characterized by a strong industrial base.