Research of Innovation Potential in B&h in the Function of the Absorption Capacity of Innovations

Rapid changes around the world imposes on all organizations today an imperative to be better, faster, more creative, more competitive and better business and they should be constantly innovative. This highlights the need for their development based on innovation strategic planning process, the result of knowledge and innovation in / outside the organization, creating a favorable social environment and economic development, which is based on innovation. Research on the degree of innovation in Bosnia and Herzegovina to date has not yet been done. In this paper, preliminary results of research innovation potential of the country, as well as the relationship between innovation potential and absorptive capacity will be presented. The sample on which the conducted research and analysis consisted of: education, scientific research, research and development institutions, as well as utility companies and product types (small, medium, large).