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This work presents the issues concerning connections between ecoinnovations and sustainable development in Poland and European Union. Innovations and sustainable development are of fundamental importance for the growth in economy. Sustainable development has been one of European priorities for a long time. At present it has acquired new significance in the light of the crisis connected with climate changes and the extensive financial crisis prevailing mainly in the USA and Europe. Still it is a great challenge for EU cities and regions. Also examined were little cooperation between entrepreneurs and people of science in the processes introducing modern technologies and expenditure on innovations.