Tag Archives: Research & Development
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Partners in profit
The UK tech sector is often held up as a shining example of innovative thinking which leads to commercial expansion and economic growth, says Julian David, director general of technology trade body Intellect
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Mapping innovation in the UK
Innovation is responsible for about two-thirds of private-sector productivity growth in the UK. But this involves much more than R&D. Since the early-2000s, firms have been focusing their innovation investment in intangible assets, such as organisational improvement and staff training. Nesta, which supports innovation in the UK, says its research shows innovation drives growth
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Innovation no longer just for techno-boffins
Louise Marston, director of innovation and economic growth at Nesta, says boffins alone can no longer drive economic growth