This paper assesses UK innovation policy impact on a large, population weighted, sample of both service and … manufacturing SMEs. By focussing on self-reported innovation the study achieves a wider coverage of the effects of SME innovation … support for innovation were more likely to innovate than unsupported comparable enterprises. Innovating enterprises are shown …

. In particular it focuses on the SME relationship with innovation, which can be a key concept in addressing questions of … support services, and barriers to growth. Other identified variables relating to the likelihood of SME innovation include … sector. Recent analysis on obtaining better innovation grouping by the use of alternative industrial groupings is identified …