Selected aspects of Austrian-Polish cooperation in the innovation of enterprises

The article analyses issues of innovation by small and medium-sized businesses in Poland and Austria in the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy. Polish cooperation with Austria is visible mainly in the fields of innovative solutions, nature protection, efficient production and respect for natural resources, which significantly affects sustainable economic development and job growth in both countries. In addition, the countries are connected with respect to economic growth and issues related to the exploitation of natural resources, which are key for the protection of the environment. Related decisions and actions in the near future will have a significant impact on the performance and economic cooperation of the two countries.