knowledge of new inventors effect the performance of regional innovation systems (RIS). The results suggest that the knowledge … considerable number of incumbent inventors discontinue. We estimate the persistence of knowledge in regional inventor networks … using alternative assumptions about knowledge transfer. Based on these estimates we analyze how the size and structure of a …

well as the knowledge of new inventors affect the performance of regional innovation systems (RIS). The results suggest … considerable number of incumbent inventors discontinue. We estimated the persistence of knowledge in the inventor networks of nine … German regions using alternative assumptions about knowledge transfer. Based on these estimates, we analyzed how the size and …

classes across all sectors and all EU Member States, we identify different innovation profiles based on a firm's R …&D investment and/or innovation activities. We find that "basic" firms - i.e. firms that do not engage in any type of R&D or … innovation - are more common among young SMEs, while innovators - i.e. firms that do R&D and introduce new products, processes or …

in innovation activity between regions have so far been rather unsuccessful. Using a unique data set which contains … in the efficiency of innovation activities can be found. This variation is in correspondence with a center … differences in efficiency of regional innovation systems can be explained by differences in R&D-cooperation behavior. …

The EU's stagnation on many innovation indicators led to a number of efforts to spur a turnaround. One of most visible … innovation. But does this strategy address the right issues to promote innovation? Is Horizon 2020 right to ignore geographical … Horizon 2020 actually having on innovation in the EU? …

potential and, in particular when it comes to lack of risk capital, their innovation and R&D activity. Against this background …