innovation activities during periods of recession. We empirically analyse what general patterns can be distinguished in this …: some companies have recently reduced their innovation activities significantly, while others maintained them and a third … deceleration of R&D and innovation activities induced by the crisis, but the trend figures remain positive. Driven by the companies …

One of the main objectives of the new European research and innovation policy agenda is to favour the positive … presents a literature review on the economics of research, innovation and competitiveness, focusing on the evidence available … regarding the determinants for company creation and growth and the role played by Research, Development (R&D) and innovation …

' innovation performance. In addition, it specifically analyses whether a firm's size affects the amount spent on design and the … return in terms of innovation output to this activity. In doing so, it partly compensates for the lack of empirical evidence …

international production and innovation networks, and enterprises which used information and communication technologies (ICT) more …

This paper examines the relationship between workplace organisation and innovation in small and medium … Assessment of Adult Competencies and the Community Innovation Survey. It contrasts SMEs adopting a “learning organisation” or … higher rates of new-to-the-market innovations among SMEs and of SME innovation collaborations with other firms and …

This policy paper outlines major policy trends in public support of innovation activities in industry and SMEs across … OECD countries. It discusses the policy mix to strengthen business R&D and innovation, and possible avenues to improve this … to reinforce international competitiveness through a variety of policy initiatives supporting business innovation. In …

many of the major non-communicable diseases. This report assesses the key policy challenges for innovation in the … a promising scientific field is to lead to innovative applications, policies on science and innovation must be improved …