Financing sources of the healthcare sector enterprises’ innovation activity in Łódzkie Province

Under the conditions of the constant changes taking place in the technological, social and economic spheres, one of the desired features of the healthcare system is innovation. Broadly understood innovation is the basic method of overcoming competitive struggle under the system of market regulation in Poland. The goal of the healthcare sector is to provide services that are of high quality and that are available to all who need them in specific areas. Innovative activity in the healthcare sector has to lead to the building of competitive advantage by increasing operational efficiency and providing health service quality. The maintenance and enhancement of market place has led to the support and stimulation of new services, new products and the taking on of best organizational and marketing solutions. The article aims to generate an understanding of the financing sources of the healthcare sector innovation activity in the Łódzkie province. The studies refer to the cooperation of enterprises from the healthcare sector in creating innovations, including the selection of financing sources of innovative undertakings.