The article discusses how globalisation and new technologies impact businesses, emphasizing the importance of innovation for competitiveness. It explores open innovation as a way for companies to collaborate and share knowledge. The study focuses on factors influencing open innovation in Polish enterprises. The researchers analyze how external factors affect cooperation among innovative companies in Poland. They aim to understand how these factors impact the development of open innovation in the country. The article highlights the significance of exchanging ideas and knowledge between businesses, universities, and public institutions for fostering innovation and economic growth in Poland.