Innovation in Social-Economic Development in Poland. Research Institutes as Entities and Contractors of Innovative Activities in Poland

The aim of the article is to present the development of innovative in Poland in the term of the membership in European Union. The author will refer to the place and role of R & D activities in Poland. The article consists short theoretical part concerning selected theories of innovation in the economy. In the main part of the article will be presented research institutes in the context of their relevance in improving the innovation in Poland, taking into account the changes proposed by the government administration.