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The purpose of this article is to show the effect of cluster initiatives on implementation of innovations (especially local and regional). Systems of cooperation cause transfer of knowledge and information between enterprises which positively influence on implementation of innovations. To measure the level of innovation was used taxonomic gauge of development which allow to segregate polish subregions from the most innovative advanced to least one. Cluster analysis allow to determine which subregions are the most similar to each other sorting them into groups. Noted, that in most regions, which characterized high gauge of development, there are cluster. On this basis there is possibility to conclude that cluster initiatives influence on implementation on local innovation, contribute to improving the competitiveness and they are great solution in many areas of economic life.