Projects of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

Laufende Projekte

  1. Project // 01.01.1992 – current

    The Mannheim Enterprise Panel

    The Mannheim Enterprise Panel (MUP) is a panel dataset maintained by ZEW since 1992 that covers almost the entire population of enterprises in Germany. The MUP is the most extensive firm-level panel dataset for…

Abgeschlossene Projekte

  1. Project // 01.04. – 31.10.2024

    Industrial Dynamics and Innovation in Berlin

    The study examines the development of the economy in Berlin and the contribution of companies in the cluster sectors in the period since the adoption of the Berlin cluster strategy in 2011. The focus here is on…

  2. Project // 01.04. – 31.10.2024

    The Importance of the Chemical Industry for the German Innovation System

    The aim of the study is to highlight the importance of innovative chemistry for the future viability of the German economy. Four aspects are examined:

    • Innovative strength of the German chemical industry
    • Innovation…
  3. Project // 01.02. – 30.09.2024

    Innovation Indicator 2024

    The project measures and analyses the innovation performance of countries based on indicators, using an indicator system which represents all major functions and processes that are relevant for the development,…

  4. Project // 01.11.2023 – 31.08.2024

    Business Model Innovation in the SME sector

    The study aims at identifying the role of business model innovations (BMI) within the innovation activities of firms, with a special focus on the link between BMI and product and process innovation. The study…

  5. Project // 01.06.2023 – 31.03.2024

    Firm Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy – Indicator Study 2024

    The recording of technological capabilities through a comprehensive system of indicators is a central part of the annual report on the conditions of research, technology and innovation of the German…

  6. Project // 01.05.2023 – 30.06.2024

    Evaluation of the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs

    The purpose of the project is evaluate the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM) with a focus on funding that has been provided in accordance with the funding guidelines that have been in force since 2020.…