Projects of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

Abgeschlossene Projekte

  1. Project // 01.01. – 31.12.2022

    Focus Study „Markets for Technology”

    Technology markets are markets where codified technological knowledge is traded. This knowledge is typically protected by intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models or designs. These IPRs can be…

  2. Project // 01.12.2021 – 30.06.2022

    Trends in Research and Development Expenditure in Germany from an International Perspective

    The aim of the study is to analyse the development of R&D expenditure in Germany in the past 25 years for sectors of performance and individual industries in the business enterprise sector. The dynamics in Germany…

  3. Project // 01.11.2021 – 31.10.2023

    Geo-coded Innovation Data for a Small-scale Spatial Analysis of the Innovation Performance of Regions

    The aim of the research project is to develop a methodology for producing innovation indicators that can be used for small-scale regional analyses (below the district level) and that enable a flexible definition…

  4. Project // 01.10.2021 – 31.05.2022

    Ex-ante Analysis of the Subsidy Program “INVEST – Venture Capital Grant”

    In accordance with the EU Commission's Guideline on State Aid to Promote Risk Financing (Risk Financing Guidelines), an ex-ante analysis is to be carried out on the "INVEST- Zuschuss für Wagniskapital" funding…

  5. Project // 15.09. – 15.12.2021

    Proposals for Improving the Administration of the German R&D Tax Credit

    The study aims at developing proposals for improving the administration of the newly introduced R&D tax credit in Germany. The study deals with two main questions:

    • What has to be done to fully address the entire…
  6. Project // 01.09.2021 – 31.07.2022

    Creation of a Representative Data Base of Young Firms in North Rhine-Westfalia 2021

    The sample for the IAB/ZEW Start-up Panel will be extended so that the start-ups in NRW are representated. The NRW.BANK is interested in having a micro database at its disposal that enables analyzing the…

  7. Project // 01.09.2021 – 31.03.2022

    Drivers and Barriers for Innovation in the German SME sector

    The study aims at identifying the main drivers and barriers of innovation in the German SME sector. Based on empirical findings, the study derives policy conclusions for strengthening innovation in small and…

  8. Project // 01.07.2021 – 31.12.2024

    The Effect of Innovation Policy on China’s Competitiveness and the Reaction of Firms in Germany

    In three work packages, we examine the effectiveness of China’s innovation policy in supporting innovation and competitiveness as well as the adaptation of firms…

  9. Project // 01.06.2021 – 31.03.2022

    Economic Impact of Family Firms in Europe

    The ZEW regularly prepares the study "The Economic Impact of Family Firms in Germany" for Stiftung Familienunternehmen in cooperation with ifm Mannheim. For this purpose, data from the ZEW's Mannheim Enterprise…