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<jats:p>The purpose of the article is to provide the evolutionary review and systemization of the basic concepts related to innovation and innovativeness in Polish research on regional economics and development. The emphasis is placed on the types of innovation and innovativeness of the economy and the main conceptual and practical sources for the innovation and innovativeness concept are being discussed within the framework of European regional policy.</jats:p>