Research and innovation contribute to economic growth and, thus, to better living and working conditions in the European Union.For this reason, research and Collections innovation are an important part of policies by which the European Commission seeks to stimulate employment, growth and investment.Research and innovation provide us with the knowledge and solutions we need for urgent problems, such as epidemics or socio-economic crises, but also for long-term societal challenges, such as transport, climate change or energy.For this reason, this paper attempts to present the current state of research and Accessories development in Romania and also to analyze the level of correlation between the activity of research and development and economic performance of Romania.