Suburbanization in the Context of R&D Projects Fund Allocation

Purpose: The innovativeness of the economy originates in companies that conduct research and development activities (R&D) commonly supported by various public funding schemes. Design/Methodology/Approach: Factors decide favor subvention attribution are discussed analyzing private applied for R&D co-financing within Smart Growth Operational Program (SG OP) during 2015, with particular attention to geographic location applicants. A logistic regression (LOGIT) model a maximum likelihood estimation is used study relationship between outcome (receiving or not) potential predictors. Findings: Analysis implies decisive factor obtaining localization Poland's business. Furthermore, results also imply while activities, there negative bias towards located wealthy Polish regions subject intensive suburbanization processes.