Implementace RIS3 strategie a její vliv na vybrané podniky v Moravskoslezském kraji: Případové studie

This thesis focuses on evaluating the role of the Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization (RIS3) in supporting innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The objective of this thesis is to describe and compare how activities implemented within the RIS3 strategy are reflected in innovation activities. The theoretical part of the thesis is based on the concepts of regional development, innovation systems theory, smart specialization, and cluster approaches, which provide a framework for understanding regionally conditioned innovation processes. The practical part takes the form of a qualitative case study of two companies of different sizes operating in the Moravian-Silesian Region and is supplemented by an interview with a representative of the Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre. The research is based on semi-structured interviews and the interpretation of the data obtained. The thesis compares approaches to the implementation of the RIS3 strategy in small and medium-sized enterprises and identifies factors that influence differences in their ability to utilize regional innovation support. The benefits of the RIS3 strategy vary between enterprises depending on their size. The thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of how the RIS3 strategy works in practice.