In this project, the situation of the SME sector in the federal state of Bremen is analysed. The objective is to create a data base which can be used as a basis for the assessment of the current situation of the…
Creativity is a fundamental transformative mechanism of the European economy. To study this mechanism, this project brings together eleven of Europe’s leading innovation research centres, and is structured around…
This project analysis the relevance of various obstacles for firms (particularly SMEs) in the course of transferring R&D results into marketable products. Based on a literature review, results from programme…
In recent years, critical discussions have taken place regarding the effectiveness of the patent system. It is unclear whether the patent system provides incentives for increasing R&D activities. In the presence…
The aim of this research is to determine the extent and scope of innovation activities of the business enterprise sector in the city of Berlin in the years 2010 to 2012 as well as the planned innovation activities…
Deploying Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) is seen as a critical factor for maintaining competitiveness in manufacturing. KETs offer new routes for technological innovation in many industries and can be a main…
The Austrian Report on Research and Technology summarises state and development of research and technology in Austria and presents government activities to promote scientific research and innovation in Austria. As…
The “Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau” (KfW) has been establishing a firm panel on the basis of paper-and-pencil interviews which is representative of medium-sized and large companies since 2002. Companies …
The purpose of the project is to monitor the German cultural and creative economy and to analyse its strengths and weaknesses by several indicators. A yearly changing topic will be anlysed based on a firm-level…