Considerations regarding the innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The main core of the innovation infrastructure - the most efficient mechanism for implementing the innovations, according to the experience of the economically developed countries is represented by the infrastructure of innovative centers, such as science and technology parks, innovation incubators, innovation clusters, which provide enterprises a complete cycle of innovation: from studying the market conditions, making equipment available, providing staff and other services. The paper aims to highlight the main barriers affecting the activity of some innovation infrastructure entities in the Republic of Moldova. The author also analyzes the new amendments to the legislative framework with regard to innovation, which have imposed a new approach regarding the establishment and functioning of science and technology parks and innovation incubators.