COOPERATION BETWEEN COMPETING COMPANIES AS A FACTOR OF TECHNOLOGICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CREATION

Purpose of the article Critical analysis of literature indicates that the attention in approaches to defining technological entrepreneurship is primarily on the interaction between the world of science and technology and the world of commerce. According to the authors of this article the level of cooperation of competing companies also has an impact on the development of technological entrepreneurship. Methodology/methods The article uses the method of critical analysis of literature and statistical analysis of data obtained from a survey conducted in 381 Polish companies of industries leading in Podlaskie: food, wood and furniture, construction, metal and machine. The results of the survey were coded, and primary data obtained was subject to organizing, grouping and analysis using statistical tools such as: tabular form of data presentation; descriptive statistics; non parametric statistics. Scientific aim The aim of the analysis carried out in this text was to point out the influence of cooperation between operators competing in the industry on the development of technological entrepreneurship. Findings The obtained results show that in the group of the studied companies there is a small or very small degree of interest in taking up cooperation with operators competing in the industry. The higher the rating of the current level of contacts with competitive entities, the greater was also the tendency to cooperate in the future. In the context of technological entrepreneurship the available resources may be necessary for reaching the objectives of individual companies. The assessments indicated no willingness on the part of competing companies to get engaged in stronger cooperation relationship, characterized by engaging their own resources. Conclusions In order to improve cooperation between competing companies more proactive approach of the research centers and business incubators is recommended in linking the potential areas of cooperation between economic entities, for example through their participation in the results of research.