Research to innovation models in central Europe

The paper aims to present the regional technology transfer in Central Europe from the point of view of innovation system. Our focus is defined by analysis of the innovation system in parts (administrative units) of seven European Union members in the region. The paper will present the situation on technology transfer by January 2009 in the analyzed countries. This should provide a tool to improve the strategy of these countries and make use of the regional synergies. The goal is to find out the commonalities and to see whether it is possible to create a common research-to-innovation model for the region. The paper is based on the findings of the CERIM — Central Europe Research to Innovation Models project funded by the Central Europe Program of the European Union. The project analyzes the situation in administrative units in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.