Podpora digitalizace a inovací malých a středních podniků v Moravskoslezském kraji

Abstract

The thesis focuses on the support of digitalization and innovation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the current state and level of use of available support based on the results of a questionnaire survey. The first part of the thesis defines the basic concepts of digitalization, innovation and SMEs and also introduces the main strategic and programme instruments at national and European level. The practical part is based on an in-house questionnaire survey among SMEs in the Moravian-Silesian Region, the results of which reveal the level of awareness of enterprises, barriers to the use of support and specific needs of entrepreneurs. The paper also concludes with recommendations aimed at improving the system of support for digitalization and innovation in the regional context.