THE BUSINESS MODEL OF “INNOVATION BROKER” – THEORETICAL ASPECTS

Abstract

Technological development forces companies, economies, to actively participate in the process of creating and using knowledge. It results in continuous pursuit of new concepts, which allow better adjustment to new conditions. A growing role is played by innovation centers and business incubators. Business environment institutions, which support companies and enhance the flow of knowledge and technology between companies, scientific units, scientific-research institutions, public administration. We will find numerous examples in the professional literature of the studies in the scope of the business model, assumtions of the system aspect, cooperation, networks, however, relatively little is devoted to this issue in relation to innovation brokers. In connection with the above, the purpose of this publication is to present theoretical indications regarding the business model of the “Innovation Broker” and to characterize the elements of this model.