pilot project implemented for Finland, Italy, Portugal, the Slovak Republic and Spain, the report shows that SMEs in all …

entrepreneurship and SME innovation at regional level. This is critical in supporting a shift towards a more innovation-driven and … and small firms in the development of an innovation cluster in the advanced agriculture and biotechnology and food for the … entrepreneurial culture; upgrading business development services so they that the match the requirements of SME innovation; attracting …

How can innovation and technology better contribute to environmental sustainability? What factors drive firms to … innovate for the environment? How can environmental and innovation policies be better designed to stimulate innovation for the … better understanding of the interaction between innovation and the environment and explored elements of "best practice …

Small firms are playing an ever-increasing role in innovation, driven by changes in technologies and markets. Some spin … advantages. This book explores how government policy can boost innovation by improving the environment for entrepreneurship and … presented in three key areas: embedding firms in knowledge flows; developing entrepreneurship skills; and social …