Innovation and entrepreneurship:

In the first part of the monograph the authors evaluate support systems for the development of enterprises, use of financial instruments offered by the European Space Agency and European Union by small and medium-sized space enterprises in Poland for the innovative capacity of these enterprises, the development of a model for assessing the innovative capacity of space industry SMEs and the verification of this model on the basis of an empirical study using the multiple case study method, the support they are able to obtain from the dedicated entities – business environment institutions (BEIs). The second part of the monograph is devoted to the implications of innovation in the digital economy. It presents the case studies of innovative activities and management systems in the different branches as well. Through a comprehensive examination of the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, readers will embark on a journey through the transformative landscapes of technology, business, and society. The third part of the monograph is devoted to digital sustainability – the importance of sustainable and digital transformation in decarbonising enterprises, achieving sustainable development goals, aspects of sustainable development in relation to the historical transport approach. The monograph not only serves as a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators but also as a resource for policymakers, educators, and industry leaders seeking to understand and harness the immense potential that lies at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship.