OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT IN SERBIA

In this paper, the authors explore the conditions for the development of innovation in the
Republic of Serbia. The paper analyzes the factors influencing the development of the
innovation environment. The influences of state institutions, international institutions and
programs as well as the influences of the NGO sector on the development of the innovation
environment in Serbia are discussed. In order to valorize these efforts to develop the innovation
environment in the right way, the authors also analyzed Germany, as the leading economy in
supporting the innovation environment and building innovation infrastructure.