Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science and Innovation Today‖ (January 12-14, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Warsaw, Poland, 2026. – 148 p.

34 infrastructures enable firms to monitor environmental changes in real time and adjust operations accordingly. At the same time, digitalization introduces new forms of uncertainty related to cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance. The combined use of open innovation and digital technologies enhances entrepreneurial adaptability but also requires new managerial competencies. Strategic coordination, partnership management, and digital skills become essential components of innovation-driven development under uncertainty. Enhancing the effectiveness of innovation-driven development under uncertainty requires a systemic approach. Innovation should be integrated into the overall strategic management framework rather than treated as an isolated activity. Adaptive innovation strategies emphasize flexibility, iterative learning, and continuous reassessment of priorities. Human capital development represents a critical factor in this process. Entrepreneurial performance under uncertainty depends on managerial competencies related to change management, strategic thinking, and risk awareness. Organizational culture also plays an important role by shaping attitudes toward experimentation and controlled risk-taking. Equally important is the integration of risk management into innovation processes. Rather than aiming to eliminate risk, firms should focus on identifying, monitoring, and balancing risks across innovation portfolios. Such an approach supports informed decision-making and enhances long-term sustainability. Innovation-driven development constitutes a key mechanism enabling entrepreneurship to operate effectively under conditions of uncertainty and risk. In contemporary economic environments characterized by rapid change and systemic instability, uncertainty should be understood as a persistent condition rather than a temporary disturbance. Innovation enhances entrepreneurial adaptability by supporting flexibility, learning, and organizational transformation. Its effectiveness depends on the presence of dynamic capabilities, openness to external knowledge, and the strategic integration of innovation activities into overall management systems. Digital technologies and